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(15 articles)UAE Non-Oil Sector Growth Slows as Costs and Demand Weigh
The UAE's non-oil sector reported accelerating growth in May according to PMI data, signaling economic recovery in the region's diversified economy. However, this positive headline masks concerning un
UK Manufacturing PMI Hits 4-Year High, Signals Strong Recovery
The UK manufacturing sector demonstrated notable acceleration in May with the Purchasing Managers' Index reaching its highest level in four years. This development signals strengthening demand and imp
Box Shipping Industry Faces Potential 2026 Downturn
Industry watchers are increasingly flagging 2026 as a critical inflection point for the container shipping sector, with mounting evidence suggesting that elevated demand and pricing conditions of rece
Expeditors Faces Softer Demand After Q1 Earnings
Expeditors International, a major global logistics and freight forwarding operator, is navigating a challenging demand environment following its Q1 earnings report. The company's announcement reflects
U.S. Rail Traffic Beats 2025: Grain & Chemicals Lead Growth
U.S. rail freight volumes continued to outperform year-over-year comparisons in the week ending May 9, 2026, with combined carload and intermodal traffic reaching 513,755 units—a 3.7% increase versus
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 3.9% YoY on Export-Driven Grain Demand
U.S. railroads delivered a strong performance in the week ending May 2, 2026, with combined carload and intermodal volumes rising 3.9% compared to the same period in 2025. The Association of American
Road Freight Transport Market Outlook Through 2035
This market research report provides forward-looking analysis of the global road freight transport sector through 2035, offering supply chain professionals critical insights into capacity, pricing, an
US Stagflation Risk Threatens Supply Chain Demand
Ethan Harris's economic analysis reveals a troubling disconnect in the US economy: anemic GDP growth of just 2.0% in the first quarter, following an even weaker 0.5% performance in Q4, combined with p
ODFL Reports Sequential LTL Volume Gains Signaling Market Recovery
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), one of North America's largest LTL carriers, is reporting sequential volume growth that suggests emerging strength in less-than-truckload freight demand. This uptick
U.S. Freight Market Faces Structural Decline as Chinese Trade Plummets
The U.S. freight market is entering a critical contraction phase, driven by a significant collapse in trade volumes from China. Industry experts are characterizing this as a structural goods recession
Freight Platform Hits Weekly Loads Record—What It Means
A leading freight platform has achieved a new record for weekly loads processed, reflecting strong demand in the logistics and trucking sector. This milestone indicates robust market activity and sugg
Freight Transport Market Poised for 11.2% CAGR Growth
The global freight transport market is projected to experience robust growth at an 11.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), signaling strong underlying demand across supply chains worldwide. This exp
North American Transborder Freight Up 1.2% YoY in Dec 2025
North American transborder freight volumes grew 1.2% in December 2025 compared to December 2024, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. While this represents positive momentum, the mode
Freight Market Recovery Enters Full Swing, LMI Reports
According to LMI (Logistics Market Intelligence), the freight market is experiencing a robust recovery phase, indicating strengthening demand across multiple transportation modes. This marks a signifi
Airfreight Forwarding Market Poised for Strong Growth
The airfreight forwarding sector is experiencing momentum driven by two primary catalysts: expanding global trade activity and intensifying market demand for expedited logistics solutions. This growth