Ai In Freight

More than half of the 2027 FreightTech100 weren't on last year's list

The 2027 FreightTech100 marks the eighth year of FreightWaves' FreightTech Awards. Vendors like Shipwell are pitching their AI in hours saved.

Uber Freight Puts a Number on Trucking's Empty-Mile Problem

Uber Freight estimated in 2023 that 20% to 35% of U.S. truck miles run empty, and says its AI-based routing can cut that rate to 10%-15%.

AI email agents are becoming the new front door for freight, and warehouse control systems are next in line

C.H. Robinson’s AI agents replying to quote emails in seconds is colliding with a separate push in warehouses: making control software the orchestration layer f

Transportation capacity hits near-record lows as freight market tightens toward 2022 levels

The LMI flags near-record low transport capacity, Samsara debuts mid-transit visibility tech, and Saia keeps expanding, here's what it means for shippers.

The AI build-out is reshaping freight: warehouse construction up 18%, airfreight displaced by server racks

Industrial real estate under construction rose 18% in Q2 2026 as data-center demand reshapes freight flows across air, ground, and port channels.

U.S. freight markets are repricing around two simultaneous shocks: the Iran conflict and tariff deadlines

Saudi crude flows to the U.S. have hit zero, Brent is at $82.55, and a 50% Canadian tariff deadline lands Aug. 19. Here's what supply chain teams need to act on

Saudi crude shipments to the U.S. hit zero as Hormuz disruption reshapes global freight costs

The U.S.-Iran conflict has pushed Saudi crude exports to the U.S. to zero and sent Brent crude up 3.9% to $82.55, squeezing fleet operators and procurement team

AI infrastructure demand and tariff volatility are reshaping U.S. freight, warehouse, and customs operations simultaneously

From warehouse construction to airfreight to customs AI, the data-center build-out and trade policy shifts are hitting supply chains on multiple fronts at once.

Geopolitics and AI hardware are reshaping air cargo demand through 2026's second half

Iran war volatility, easing fuel costs, and surging AI-related freight on the Transpacific lane are the three forces operators must plan around now.

Warehouse construction is rebounding, robot imports are restricted, and freight costs keep climbing: the operational signals shaping mid-2026

Three converging pressures, rising truck costs, tighter robot sourcing rules, and a nascent warehouse building recovery, are forcing supply chain leaders to recal

Aurora's second-generation driverless trucks signal a new phase for autonomous freight, as Amtrak and eVTOL deals reshape the broader mobility stack

Aurora launches gen-2 driverless trucks, Amtrak marks ADA progress, and Vertical Aerospace signs an eVTOL deal, three signals that enterprise mobility is enter

Freight demand is recovering, but rising oil prices and new tariffs are already pressuring the rebound

Rail carriers post stronger Q2 results as freight demand firms, while $100 oil and Section 301 tariff shifts create new cost headwinds for logistics operators.

Canadian National Railway raises its 2026 volume outlook as freight demand firms

CN Rail lifted its full-year volume forecast after posting higher Q2 profit and revenue, signaling a broader freight recovery that matters to every supply chain

Transport Topics' 2025 rankings reveal a split logistics market: freight giants hold, ocean shifts east

Transport Topics' 2025 Top 100 Logistics and ocean freight rankings show sluggish North American 3PL growth alongside Asia-dominated container forwarding.

BTS freight dashboard update tracks rail, port, and trucking conditions weekly

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics released its latest freight indicators dashboard July 7, covering port, rail, trucking, and labor metrics updated weekly.

FedEx's supply chain sale, eVTOL milestones, and freight margin pressure signal a sector in motion

Three developments reshaping logistics operations this week: FedEx's $4.15B debt tender, BETA Technologies' first eIPP flights, and the carrier profitability sq

Amazon dominates 2025 Top 100 Logistics ranking as slow freight recovery weighs on rivals

Transport Topics' 2025 Top 100 Logistics rankings show a freight market still grinding through recovery, with trade uncertainty weighing on 3PL growth.

Ocean shipping recovery, Section 232 documentation, and freight market signals: what operators need to know now

Hormuz disruption recovery, new Section 232 doc rules, and shifting freight signals are creating immediate compliance and sourcing decisions for supply chain te

Strait of Hormuz disruption, FedEx restructuring, and a fragile freight market: what supply chain leaders need to watch now

Three converging pressures, Hormuz shipping risk, the FedEx-CMA CGM deal, and carrier margin squeeze, demand immediate attention from supply chain operators.

U.S. supply chain leaders abandon "return to normal" as logistics costs settle and India's freight network expands

Shipping costs fell to 7.8% of U.S. GDP in 2025, yet Ford and peers are building permanent flexibility into supply chains as disruptions persist.

BTS freight dashboard replaces CP and KCS data with merged CPKC rail metrics

The BTS supply chain dashboard now integrates CPKC rail metrics weekly, giving ops teams a unified view of post-merger rail performance alongside port, truck, a

SBA Global tracks Hormuz recovery, Baltimore rail milestone, and digital visibility shift in latest freight update

SBA Global's June 25 freight update covers Hormuz traffic recovery, a Baltimore double-stack rail first, and digital visibility reshaping freight networks.

BTS freight dashboard tracks rail, port, and truck conditions as of June 30, 2026

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics' updated freight indicators dashboard covers rail speed and dwell time, truck bottlenecks, port container and vessel data, spot rates, and labor metrics.

CMA CGM buys FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, reshaping North American 3PL market

CMA CGM's $1.4B acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain nearly triples CEVA Logistics' North American footprint and pairs with a $3.5B freight partnership.

ITS Logistics flags record freight costs, capacity crunch, and fraud risk in mid-2026 market reports

ITS Logistics releases a cluster of market reports and company news pointing to rising transportation costs, drayage pressure, and a 2026 Fraud Fighter Award wi

ITS Logistics June freight index warns drayage and intermodal markets face downstream price surges

Trucking capacity hits a 28.4% LMI reading, spot rates reach $3.83/mile all-time highs, and import volumes jump 6.6% as peak season pressure builds.

Truckload spot rates hit all-time record $3.83 per mile as freight market surges

Spot rates reached $3.83/mile in early June 2026, tender rejections hit 17.55%, and Union Pacific imposed a peak season surcharge as freight pressure migrates t

Inside the Next Era of Trucking: Volvo’s Vision for Autonomous Tech, Driver Experience, and Global Logistics

Supply chains are under pressure like never before—fuel prices are volatile, driver shortages persist, and new technologies are rewriting the rules in real time. In fact, at major U.S. truckload carriers, driver turnover has historically exceeded 90% annually—highlighting just how urgent it is to improve both efficiency and the driver experience. Trucking isn’t just…

Inside the Spot Freight Shift: How Manifold Is Simplifying a Fragmented Logistics Market

The freight market is in the midst of a notable shift. With national tender rejection rates approaching 14% by the end of Q1, freight conditions have shifted back in carriers’ favor, often coinciding with increased activity in the spot market. At the same time, logistics teams are juggling an increasingly fragmented ecosystem of portals, emails,…

Autonomous Trucking Can Shrink Coast-to-Coast Delivery Times and Increase Fleet Productivity

The idea of a self-driving 80,000-pound truck barreling down the interstate once felt like science fiction. Now, it’s operating on real freight lanes in Texas. After years of hype and recalibration, autonomous trucking is entering its proving ground. Persistent driver shortages and rising freight demand have forced the industry to look beyond incremental improvements. The…