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(15 articles)J.B. Hunt Stock Steadies on Strong Earnings and Freight Demand
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, one of North America's largest transportation and logistics providers, has seen its stock price stabilize following recent earnings announcements, with investor focus cen
Truckload Spot Rates Hit 3-Year High as Capacity Tightens
RXO's market data platform, Curve, is signaling a structural tightening in the North American truckload market, with spot rates experiencing their largest gains since 2021. This development marks a si
Uber Freight Posts $1.58B Revenue but Remains Unprofitable
Uber Freight demonstrated strong top-line growth in the second quarter, achieving $1.583 billion in revenue—a 25% year-over-year increase and 18.3% sequential growth—yet continues to struggle with pro
Trucking & Logistics Trends: What's Shifting in the Market
Pallet Enterprise has published insights on evolving trucking and logistics trends, signaling industry shifts that warrant attention from supply chain professionals. While the specific trend details r
Intermodal Volumes Surge in June: Strong Year-Over-Year Growth
The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) has reported significant year-over-year volume gains for June, indicating sustained strength in the intermodal freight sector. This positive momentum
Tender Lead Times Hit 6-Year High: What Shippers Need to Know
Tender lead times in the U.S. trucking market have drifted upward for six consecutive years, with the current SONAR Tender Lead Time Index (STLT) sitting at 3.74 days versus a historical average of 3.
Reefer Market Recovery Signals Capacity Tightening & Rate Gains
Marten Transport's second-quarter earnings reveal a significant turning point for the refrigerated trucking sector, signaling the end of the industry's longest freight market recession. The company re
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
Freight Rates Surge: TD Cowen/AFS Index Signals Elevated Trucking Costs
The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index has released new data indicating elevated truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) rates in the North American market. This signals sustained pricing pressure across the
Kuehne+Nagel Updates Global Logistics Strategy Amid Freight Shifts
Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's largest logistics providers, has provided an update to investors regarding its global logistics operations and market positioning amid evolving freight trends. This an
C.H. Robinson Strategy Update: Freight Insights Drive Stock
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest freight brokers and logistics providers, has announced a strategic update accompanied by freight market insights that are influencing investor sentiment a
Germany Transportation & Logistics Market Forecast
This article references Statista's market forecast for Germany's transportation and logistics sector, a region representing approximately 9% of Europe's total logistics market. Germany's logistics inf
Amazon's Trucking Expansion Weighs on Freight Carrier Stocks
Amazon's expansion into its own trucking and logistics operations is creating measurable market pressure on traditional freight carriers, reflected in declining equity valuations. This vertical integr
Amazon LTL Expansion Pressures Old Dominion Freight Stock
Amazon's strategic expansion into the less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping segment represents a significant competitive shift in North American freight markets. The e-commerce giant is leveraging its lo
ArcBest's Freight Recovery Signals Stronger Logistics Market
ArcBest, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, is experiencing a notable freight recovery that signals improving conditions in the carrier market. The company's performance tur