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(8 articles)2026 US Truckload Capacity Crunch: Rate-Defense Strategies
The US trucking market is facing a structural capacity crunch projected for 2026, driven by factors including driver shortages, regulatory compliance costs, fleet aging, and rising fuel prices. This a
Domestic Intermodal Boom: Why Freight Volumes Surge
Intermodal freight is experiencing unexpected growth in the domestic market, marking a significant shift from traditional import/export patterns. According to Anne Reinke, President & CEO of IANA (Int
TRAFFIX: Book Carrier Commitments Now as Cross-Border Capacity Tightens
TRAFFIX, a logistics coordination platform, is issuing an urgent advisory to shippers to commit to carrier capacity well in advance as cross-border trucking capacity continues to experience structural
Freight Spot Rates Hit Record Highs Ahead of July 4th
The North American freight market is experiencing exceptional volatility as spot rates reach record highs in the weeks leading up to the July 4th holiday. This surge reflects a significant spike in fr
Cargo Theft Forces Shipper to Rethink Supply Chain Strategy
A cargo theft incident serves as a critical inflection point for one shipper, prompting a comprehensive reevaluation of security protocols, carrier vetting, and risk management practices. This case st
Ocean Freight Contracting Shifts: Annual vs. Short-Term Deals
The 2024 transpacific eastbound ocean freight contract season represents one of the most volatile and unpredictable negotiation cycles in recent memory, according to procurement leaders managing some
AMZ Shipper Restructures Services for Amazon Sellers
AMZ Shipper, a specialized cross-border logistics provider, has announced structural adjustments to its service offerings aimed at addressing the increasingly sophisticated requirements of Amazon mark
Trucking Crunch Accelerates Shipper Shift to Intermodal Solutions
A sustained capacity crunch in the trucking industry is compelling shippers to reassess transportation modes and increasingly adopt intermodal solutions that combine truck, rail, and other transit met