Transportation & Logistics Q3 2025 Snapshot Report

FTI Consulting has released its Q3 2025 snapshot for the transportation and logistics sector, providing industry professionals with an updated perspective on market dynamics, capacity trends, and operational challenges. This quarterly assessment offers critical baseline data for supply chain planners evaluating freight costs, carrier availability, and modal optimization strategies during the third quarter. The snapshot is particularly relevant for organizations managing seasonal demand fluctuations, planning Q4 peak season preparations, and assessing carrier relationships before year-end budget cycles.

The quarterly market snapshot format indicates a structured review of key performance indicators—likely including freight rate indices, capacity utilization, transit time benchmarks, and regional trade lane performance. For supply chain leaders, this type of market intelligence supports tactical decision-making around mode selection, routing optimization, and supplier negotiations. The FTI Consulting lens brings consulting-grade rigor to trend analysis, making the data actionable for mid-to-large logistics operations.

Supply chain professionals should integrate this snapshot into their Q3-Q4 planning cycles, particularly when evaluating cost forecasts, service level targets, and contingency capacity. The benchmark data provides context for assessing whether current carrier performance is tracking market norms or diverging, which informs contract reviews and strategic carrier partnership decisions heading into peak season.