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High ImpactAug 26, 2026Freight Rates Surge 32% YoY as Spot Market Hits 2021 Highs
RXO's Curve freight index reveals a significant acceleration in spot rate inflation, with Q2 2024 posting a 32.4% year-over-year increase—more than doubling the Q1 growth rate of 16.5%. This marks the
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 20, 2026Container Giants Post Q2 Turnaround; Maersk Raises Full-Year Outlook
The world's largest container shipping lines have reported a synchronized second-quarter turnaround, reversing months of market weakness and signaling renewed confidence in freight demand. Maersk, the
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 4, 2026Geopolitical Turmoil Lifts Lufthansa Cargo Q2 Revenue 27%
Lufthansa Cargo delivered strong Q2 financial results, with adjusted EBIT rising 58% year-over-year to €116m and revenues climbing 27% to exceed €1bn, driven primarily by geopolitical uncertainty that
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