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(29 articles)US Retail Sales Hit 12-Month Winning Streak: What It Means for Q4
U.S. retail sales achieved their 12th consecutive month of gains in September 2023, with total sales reaching $745.0 billion (seasonally adjusted) and posting 0.8% sequential growth and 6.3% annual gr
Freight Market Enters Full Recovery Mode, LMI Data Shows
LMI has reported that the freight market is experiencing a full-swing recovery, indicating strengthening demand across the logistics sector. This suggests improving capacity utilization and pricing dy
Asia Peak Season Freight Demand Surges Beyond Forecasts
Freight demand from Asia has surpassed forecasted levels during the current peak season, indicating sustained or accelerating import activity from the region. This stronger-than-expected surge suggest
LTL Freight Market Shows Strong Momentum with Record Tonnage Growth
Estes Express Lines has achieved back-to-back record tonnage weeks with a 15% year-over-year increase, driven by strong demand from manufacturing, grocery, and retail sectors. The carrier's next-day r
Rail Freight Hits 4.85% Growth: Metals and Chemicals Lead Surge
U.S. rail freight delivered another strong performance with total weekly traffic of 537,397 carloads and intermodal units, representing a 4.85% increase compared to the same week last year. Carload vo
Retail Sales Hit 11-Month High: Supply Chain Demand Surge
U.S. retail sales have reached an 11-month consecutive growth streak through August, signaling robust consumer demand and a critical inflection point for supply chain operators. This sustained upward
U.S. Container Imports Hit 3rd-Highest Monthly Record
U.S. containerized imports surged to 2.60 million TEUs in August 2026, marking the third-highest monthly volume on record and representing a notable 3.8% month-over-month increase. This growth defies
Cass Freight Index Shows August Gains Ahead of Fall Season
The Cass Freight Index reported positive year-over-year growth in both shipment volumes and transportation expenditures during August, reflecting strengthening demand in the freight market. This impro
US Freight Recession Persists Despite Rising Truck Rates
The US trucking industry remains mired in a freight recession despite increases in truck rates, signaling a fundamental imbalance between carrier capacity and shipper demand. Rising rates typically in
Air Cargo E-Commerce Growth Stalls in July
Air cargo e-commerce growth has flatlined in July, marking a notable deceleration in one of the air freight sector's most dynamic demand drivers. This slowdown reflects broader softening in e-commerce
Port Houston Container Volumes Fall 6% in July Amid Frontload Fade
Port Houston's July container volumes declined 6% year-over-year to 369,899 TEUs, reflecting a moderation in import activity following earlier frontloading in 2026. Despite this monthly setback, year-
AI Chip Shipments Surge: Air Cargo Demand Jumps 14.7% Across Asia-North America
The surge in AI chip and server shipments is creating unprecedented demand for air freight capacity on the Asia-North America corridor. With five consecutive months of growth and a reported 14.7% year
Multimodal Transport Market Poised for Significant Expansion
The multimodal transport market is positioned for substantial growth, building from a current valuation of USD 98.61 billion. This expansion reflects a fundamental shift in how supply chains operate,
South Korea Hits Record Exports Driven by Semiconductor Boom
South Korea has achieved record-breaking export performance, with semiconductors and industrial goods emerging as primary growth drivers. This milestone reflects robust global demand for critical elec
US Container Imports Rise in July as China Shipments Rebound
Container import volumes at US ports increased during July, signaling renewed demand momentum following a period of softer international trade flows. The rebound is notably driven by a resurgence in s
Freight Rail Index Hits Decade High Signaling Strong Economic Recovery
The Association of American Railroads' Freight Rail Index has reached its highest level since 2008, driven by four consecutive months of sustained growth in carload and intermodal traffic. North Ameri
Covenant Logistics Poised to Benefit as Freight Volumes Rebound
Covenant Logistics faces a potentially positive outlook as freight volumes begin to improve across North American transportation markets. The article examines whether the company can capitalize on thi
Texas Ports Hit Record Volumes Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Texas's two major Gulf Coast ports, Port Houston and Port of Corpus Christi, posted record-breaking cargo volumes in the first half of 2026, demonstrating remarkable resilience amid ongoing tariff unc
India Air Freight Surges 16% in June, Delhi Reaches 100K Tonnes
India's air freight sector demonstrated robust growth in June 2024, with volumes increasing 16% year-over-year and Delhi solidifying its position as the nation's leading cargo hub. Delhi's achievement
CMA CGM Profits Surge as Transpacific Shipping Demand Rebounds
CMA CGM, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, is reporting improved financial performance attributed to strengthening demand on transpacific routes connecting Asia and North America. T
CSX Q2 Earnings Beat Forecasts: Rail Demand Strengthens
CSX Corporation's second-quarter 2026 earnings demonstrate meaningful recovery in rail freight demand across North America's eastern corridor. The railroad exceeded Wall Street expectations with $3.94
Maersk stock steady amid mixed container shipping demand signals
Maersk's stock performance reflects the current bifurcated state of global container shipping, where demand signals remain inconsistent while industry players maintain disciplined capacity strategies.
FTR Shippers Index Retreats on Weak Freight Demand
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index has declined again, reflecting continued softness in freight demand across North American transportation markets. Low freight volumes are the primary driver of the in
Saia Stock Rallies on Freight Demand Surge and Earnings Growth
Saia Inc., a major North American less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, is trading near recent highs as freight demand rebounds and supports its earnings trajectory. This positive momentum reflects growi
Matson Eyes China Shipping Demand Shifts in Q4
Matson, a major transpacific carrier, is actively monitoring shipping demand trends originating from China, signaling heightened attention to demand volatility in one of the world's most critical trad
DSV Stock Gains on Steady Global Logistics Demand
DSV, a leading global logistics provider headquartered in Denmark, demonstrates the resilience and growth potential of large-scale 3PL operators in an increasingly interconnected supply chain landscap
AI & Defense Spending Surge Could Boost Flatbed Freight Demand
The flatbed freight sector faces a significant upswing driven by two structural demand drivers: the buildout of AI infrastructure requiring data center equipment and materials, and elevated defense sp
Greenbrier Q2 Earnings Miss Signals Weakening Railcar Demand
Greenbrier Companies, a major North American railcar manufacturer, reported below-consensus Q2 2026 earnings driven by lower delivery volumes and unfavorable product mix, signaling softening demand in
DHL Group Strengthens Parcel and Freight Operations Amid Global Demand
DHL Group, one of the world's largest logistics providers, is actively positioning its parcel and freight divisions to capitalize on ongoing global logistics demand. The company's emphasis on these co