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(18 articles)Freight Industry Rethinks Reliability Measurement Standards
The freight and logistics industry is undergoing a fundamental reassessment of how reliability metrics are defined, measured, and communicated. Traditional approaches to measuring on-time performance
Freight Industry Reimagines Reliability Standards
The freight industry is undergoing a fundamental reassessment of how reliability metrics are defined, tracked, and reported. Traditional measures often fail to capture the nuanced realities of modern
Saia's August Tonnage Growth Accelerates Amid Easier Comparisons
Saia Inc., a major less-than-truckload carrier, posted accelerating tonnage growth in August with an 8.7% year-over-year increase driven by easier prior-year comparisons and a robust rate environment.
Spanish Ports Hit 325M Tons: Growth Signals Recovery
Spain's port system processed more than 325 million tons of cargo through July, marking a modest 0.4% year-over-year growth. This incremental uptick reflects the broader stabilization trend across Eur
Spain Hits Export Record in June Amid Growing Trade Deficit
Spain achieved a notable export milestone in June, recording its highest export volumes to date. However, this export growth was accompanied by a significant widening of the trade deficit to €7.686 mi
Landed Risk: The Supply Chain Metric Every Procurement Pro Needs
The supply chain industry is evolving beyond traditional landed cost frameworks to embrace a more holistic view of risk in inbound logistics. **Landed risk** represents an emerging metric that quantif
ITS Logistics February Freight Index Shows Port/Rail Ramp Activity
ITS Logistics has released its February freight index covering US port and rail ramp operations, providing supply chain professionals with a critical snapshot of intermodal freight activity during the
July Logistics Manager's Index Shows Moderation But Continued Growth
The July Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) reported a month-over-month decline while maintaining positive year-over-year growth, suggesting that the logistics sector is entering a period of normalizatio
SC Codeworks H1 2026: Supply Chains Accelerate Despite Market Strain
SC Codeworks' latest freight intelligence data for the first half of 2026 indicates a notable acceleration in supply chain velocity, even as persistent market headwinds continue to challenge the logis
U.S. Freight Market Data: July 2026 Supply Chain Update
IndexBox released its July 27, 2026 U.S. freight and supply-chain data update, providing current market intelligence on trucking volumes, freight rates, and broader logistics trends. This regular data
TFI Truckload Shines While LTL Struggles in Q2 2026
TFI International's second quarter 2026 results reveal a stark performance divergence between its two core business segments. While the company's flagship less-than-truckload (LTL) operations showed i
Azerbaijan Reports Jan-May Freight Volumes Across Key Trade Corridors
Azerbaijan has released freight volume data covering the January through May period across its primary transport corridors, providing insights into regional trade flow patterns. This reporting reflect
EU Air Freight Transport Statistics: Latest Data
The European Commission has published official air freight transport statistics, providing comprehensive data on cargo volumes, route performance, and aviation capacity utilization across European air
May Freight Shipments Show Mixed Results in Annual Comparison
The Cass Freight Index, a widely-watched barometer of freight market health, has released its May data showing mixed year-over-year performance across shipments and expenditures. This monthly snapshot
Container Shipping Rates: New Barometer for Global Trade
Container shipping rates have emerged as a critical real-time indicator of global economic health, rivaling traditional economic metrics like GDP revisions and purchasing manager indices. The price of
ITS Logistics June Port/Rail Freight Index Shows Market Trends
ITS Logistics has released its June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, a key barometer of transportation demand and logistics market health across North American freight corridors. This monthly index track
ITS Logistics June Port/Rail Ramp Index Shows Market Trends
ITS Logistics has published its June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, a closely watched indicator of pricing trends and capacity utilization across North American intermodal and port operations. This mon
LeadCoverage Wins TMSA Award for Supply Chain Growth Index
LeadCoverage has been recognized with the 2026 TMSA Trailblazer Award for developing the inaugural Supply Chain Growth Index, a significant milestone in supply chain measurement and benchmarking. This