Transportation Industry

BTS freight dashboard update tracks rail, port, and trucking conditions in real time

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics refreshed its interagency freight indicators dashboard July 7, adding CPKC rail data and live port, truck, and labor met

US logistics costs drop to 7.8% of GDP as talent demand reshapes supply chain workforce strategy

US logistics costs fell to 7.8% of GDP in 2026, while workforce pipelines for supply chain roles are tightening — here's what ops leaders need to know.

Commercial drone market forecast to 2035 and what it means for logistics operators

The Business Research Company's 2026 UAV report maps a decade of growth in commercial drones, as AV software consolidation and energy storage advances reshape l

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

Supply chain fraud cost retailers $100 billion in 2025. Here's how operations teams are fighting back

Retailers lost $100B to preventable fraud in 2025. These 10 operational controls can close the gaps across warehouses, carriers, and returns.

CMA CGM's $1.4B FedEx Supply Chain deal signals a logistics-first strategy for a disrupted era

CMA CGM's $1.4B acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain is part of a broader $5B partnership as Saadé bets on logistics to offset maritime volatility.

North America's largest logistics firms stall on revenue as freight market drags into 2026

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

Supply chain leaders face diverging demands as consumer and industrial sectors split

Consumer sentiment is softening while parts of the industrial economy hold firm, forcing supply chain leaders to plan for two markets at once.

Volatility is structural, not cyclical: what the 2026 State of Logistics Report means for supply chain operators

U.S. business logistics costs fell to $2.4 trillion in 2025, but five structural forces—not a demand cycle—are reshaping the operating environment.

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

When Washington writes rules, your 3PL needs to be in the room

Policy shifts on labor, safety, and carrier liability don't announce themselves to ops teams. Here's why 3PL advocacy in Washington now matters to your supply c

CMA CGM buys FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, tripling CEVA's North American footprint

CMA CGM's $1.4B deal for FedEx Supply Chain gives CEVA Logistics 150 warehouses and 20,000 workers in North America.

US logistics costs drop to 7.8% of GDP as talent and technology demands reshape supply chain priorities

CSCMP and Kearney's 37th State of the Logistics Union puts US logistics spend at 7.8% of GDP, while talent gaps drive demand for credentialed supply chain profe

Maersk's Logistics Trend Map charts 30 supply chain shifts operators need to track in 2026

Maersk's Logistics Trend Map combines industry data and decision-maker input to surface 30 actionable trends reshaping global supply chains.

CMA CGM, Kroger, and USMCA: the supply chain restructuring moves operators need to track now

CMA CGM buys FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, Kroger acquires Giant Eagle for $1.65B, and the USMCA enters annual review — three moves reshaping logistics networks

BTS freight dashboard expands CPKC rail data as agencies track live supply chain stress points

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' live freight indicator dashboard covers port throughput, rail speed, truck bottlenecks, spot rates, and labor metrics.

CMA CGM acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, adding 150 warehouses across North America

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics will absorb FedEx's third-party logistics arm in a $1.4B deal, vaulting the French carrier into the top five U.S. warehouse 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.

Geodis blog tracks escalating U.S. customs turbulence with weekly trade briefings

ITS Logistics' June freight index warns of cascading price increases in drayage and intermodal as tariffs, fuel risk, and tight capacity compound.

W2 or Agent Model: What Freight Brokers Need to Know Before Making the Jump

The freight logistics industry is undergoing a quiet transformation. With financial instability affecting brokerages and shifting commission structures prompting sales talent to explore new paths, the “agent model” — a 1099 contractor framework for freight brokers — is seeing renewed attention. As more logistics professionals seek greater flexibility, ownership, and earnings potential, understanding the…

The Future of Flight Depends on Mechanics, Not Machines: How Jets MRO is Solving the Aviation Maintenance Talent Gap

Private aviation is booming—but behind the sleek jets and luxury cabins lies a hidden crisis. A looming shortage of qualified aviation maintenance technicians threatens to ground growth. According to Boeing’s 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook, the industry will need about 690,000 new maintenance technicians by 2042. While private jet usage is skyrocketing, the infrastructure to…

Can a Single FreightGuard Review End Your Trucking Company? Sadly, Yes

One negative online review has the power to collapse an entire trucking operation in today's hyperconnected freight industry

Mentoring Newcomers, Building Meaningful Relationships, and Shaping the Future of Port Technology with Javier Vera

A veteran logistics leader shares how decades of relationship-building and industry mentorship prepare companies for California's transportation transformation

Optimizing Truck Data is Reshaping the Future of Logistics

Advanced technology is helping carriers solve long-standing operational challenges that affect millions of freight shipments annually

Rising Demand in the Supply Chain Industry: A Golden Era for New Talent

Supply chain professionals face unprecedented opportunities as AI and data analytics transform logistics, creating urgent demand for skilled newcomers ready to

Innovative Recruitment is Helping the Transportation and Logistics Industry Overcome Shortages

Forward-thinking recruitment strategies are helping logistics firms bridge a talent gap that affects nearly two-thirds of the industry