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(4 articles)AI Data Centers Create 'Capacity Tax' for Traditional Shippers
Artificial intelligence data center construction is creating an unprecedented structural imbalance in the freight market, particularly for specialized flatbed capacity. Hyperscalers—companies like tho
Truckload rates set to climb through 2027, warns rate indicator
Industry forecasting indicators are signaling sustained upward pressure on truckload rates across both spot and contract markets through 2027, signaling a structural shift in US transportation economi
Vietnamese Exporters Hit Hard by Surging Freight Rates
Vietnamese exporters are facing mounting pressure as freight rates continue their upward trajectory, materially increasing the cost structure for shipments to major markets. This trend directly impact
Drayage & Intermodal Markets Face Price Surge Ahead
The ITS Logistics June freight index is signaling an important inflection point for domestic transportation markets. The index warns that drayage and intermodal sectors—critical links in the container