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(14 articles)ITS Logistics Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Signals Market Shift
ITS Logistics has published a May freight index specifically tracking port and rail ramp activity, providing supply chain professionals with real-time visibility into multimodal transportation demand.
Logistics Manager's Index Climbs Higher Despite Ongoing Challenges
The Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) continues its positive trajectory, reflecting growing optimism within the logistics and supply chain sector. This index serves as a barometer for industry health an
Freight TSI March 2026: Modest 0.4% MoM Growth Signals Steady Demand
The Transportation Services Index (TSI) for March 2026 demonstrated modest but consistent growth, with a month-over-month increase of 0.4% and a year-over-year gain of 0.7%. This steady performance su
Saudi Ports Surge: 14.5M Tons Handled in April 2026
Saudi Arabia's ports handled over 14.5 million tons of cargo during April 2026, reflecting consistent regional trade activity and port operational capacity. This monthly throughput figure represents t
Top Shipping Companies Ranked by Sales | 2024
Statista has published a comprehensive ranking of shipping companies based on sales performance, providing supply chain professionals with a data-driven view of carrier market position and scale. This
Beyond On-Time: Redefining Ground Freight Reliability Metrics
Maersk challenges the industry's reliance on 'on-time' as the primary metric for measuring ground freight reliability, arguing that this narrow focus may not capture the full picture of service qualit
ITS Logistics April Freight Index: Hormuz Port & Rail Ramp Trends
ITS Logistics has published its April Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing a snapshot of freight movement and pricing dynamics through the Hormuz region. This monthly index tracks freight rates and
German Road Freight Trends: 54 Years of Transport Data
Statista's comprehensive dataset tracking road freight transported across Germany over five decades provides critical historical perspective on European logistics evolution. This long-term data series
ITS Logistics February Freight Index Signals US Port/Rail Activity
ITS Logistics has published its February US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing supply chain professionals with critical demand signals from key transportation corridors. This monthly index tracks
Global Container Freight Indices: What Supply Chain Pros Need to Know
Kuehne+Nagel has published guidance on understanding global container freight indices, a critical metric for supply chain professionals monitoring ocean shipping costs and market dynamics. Container f
November 2025 Freight TSI Up 1.2% YoY; Market Signals Steady Demand
The U.S. Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) recorded a 1.2% month-over-month increase in November 2025, matching the same year-over-year gain versus November 2024. This dual-growth metric ind
ITS Logistics March Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Released
ITS Logistics has published its March Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, a key performance indicator that tracks freight volumes and activity levels at major port and rail facilities across North America.
Rail Carloads Surge 5.1% While Intermodal Slumps in 2026
U.S. rail freight markets are displaying divergent health signals in early 2026, with traditional carload traffic accelerating while intermodal containers and trailers stagnate. Weekly carload volumes
ITS Logistics April Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Released
ITS Logistics has released its April Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing updated market data on freight movement through ports and rail terminals. This index serves as a key performance indicator