Transportation · Topic
Freight Market
12 articles from Transportation practitioners
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.
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
Truckload spot rates hit all-time record $3.83 per mile as freight market surges
Spot rates reached $3.83/mile in early June, tender rejections climbed to 17.55%, and Union Pacific slapped a $500 surcharge on intermodal shippers.
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,…
Building a Freight Future in the Logistics and Freight Industry
Outdated communication systems and fragmented logistics networks are giving way to a modernized platform designed to streamline cross-border freight operations
Technology’s Dominance in the Freight and Logistics Industry Continues to Evolve as Market Demands Fresh Innovation
Innovation demands are forcing freight operators to fundamentally rethink their technology strategies and competitive positioning
Achieving New Heights in Freight: A Former Driver’s Journey to Snagging a Key Social Media Role in the Freight Industry
Real-world freight experience becomes a competitive advantage in the digital storytelling space
People on the Move: A Cargomatic Podcast with Daniel Walsh
The freight industry's digital transformation unfolds as leaders discuss pandemic recovery, sustainability initiatives, and AI innovation reshaping the chassis