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ModerateJun 22, 2026

Freight Forwarders Under Pressure as Shipping Markets Normalize

The stabilization of global shipping markets is creating significant headwinds for freight forwarding companies as rate volatility declines and capacity returns to equilibrium. During the pandemic-era

Global Trade Magazine#freight-forwarding#shipping-rates#market-stabilization

Shipping & Freight

ModerateMay 11, 2026

NOV Q1: Logistics Strain Squeezes Margins as Backlog Holds

National Oilwell Varco (NOV), a major supplier to the energy sector, disclosed in Q1 results that elevated logistics costs are creating margin pressure across its operations. The company maintains a s

Sahm#logistics-costs#supply-chain-margins#nov-earnings

Procurement

ModerateApr 24, 2026

Alaska Airlines Renegotiates Amazon Cargo Deal After Losses

Alaska Air Group has renegotiated its cargo transportation contract with Amazon, moving from a loss-making arrangement to break-even operations following the 2023 Hawaiian Airlines acquisition. The ca

FreightWaves#air-freight#amazon-logistics#contract-negotiation