The industry points to billions in losses, but that number only captures what can be seen. When you factor in hidden activity and indirect costs, cargo theft becomes a much larger and more persistent risk.
Prime Inc. and Old Dominion Freight Line are expanding U.S. terminal networks with new hubs in Georgia and Washington.
LeadCoverage analyzes qualified pipeline dollars generated per dollar of GTM spend.
Crane Worldwide Logistics has acquired a freight forwarding company in Spain.
Logistics warehouse operator Prologis announces its second major joint venture this year.
The freight market saw capacity and pricing extremes in March unparalleled since the pandemic, according to a monthly query of supply chain executives.
The Trump administration is expected to change how duties are applied to metal-based products, potentially raising import costs and altering cross-border freight flows.
Logistics providers are ramping up investments in Canada as e-commerce growth and cross-border trade drive demand for warehousing, fulfillment and drayage services.
Lawmakers say offshoring of farm and construction equipment production to Mexico threatens U.S. manufacturing and could trigger new tariffs.
Winners to be announced at the Freight Fraud Symposium in Cleveland.
Redwood Logistics proposed “Logistics Platform as a Service” but followed analyst guidance to reposition as a modern 4PL, earning Visionary status in Gartner’s inaugural 4PL Magic Quadrant.
A parts dispute between Stellantis and ZF Chassis Modules has idled a Mexico assembly plant and threatened disrupting a facility in Windsor, Ontario.
A growing list of transportation companies filed for Chapter 11 in March, highlighting continued financial strain across the supply chain.
One year after the “Liberation Day” tariffs, small business owners say ongoing trade policy shifts are still affecting supply chains, pricing and growth plans.
UPS says its new distribution center in Taiwan is the crown jewel of its Asia Pacific network.
Chick-fil-A plans to invest $50 million to build a distribution center in Lubbock, Texas, as the restaurateur continues expanding its in-house logistics network.
Echo Global Logistics announced it has completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics, creating a $5.2 billion, full-service supply chain services platform.
Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly renting storage trailers to manage inventory surges, cross-border freight flows and rising warehouse costs.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Court ruling on tariffs sets off refund scramble, legal uncertainty; APM Terminals expands Lázaro Cárdenas capacity; and German components maker opens $95M plant in Querétaro, adds 700 jobs.
Logistics REIT Prologis announced Thursday a new $1.6 billion joint venture to develop build-to-suit facilities in the U.S.
As global e-commerce logistics grows more complex, ePost Global and ShipWise are working to reduce friction with shipments and international returns.
Universal Logistics reported sharply lower Q4 revenue and earnings as freight demand softened and losses in intermodal dragged on overall results.
Layoffs across manufacturing and logistics operations signal companies are recalibrating supply chains amid shifting freight demand and industrial output.
Shares of Forward Air moved sharply lower on Wednesday after a stock market news site reported a full-company sale is “unlikely.”
Redwood Logistics has acquired Stridas, a managed transportation provider, marking its second acquisition in a week.
Third-party logistics provider Fura announced it has acquired fellow Texas-based broker Barton Logistics.
Phocas Software’s first annual 2026 Inventory Trends in Wholesale Distribution report shows that 54% of distributors expect to adopt a new demand forecasting approach in 2026.
IKEA is using autonomous delivery vehicles to ferry goods from a warehouse to a local store to reduce wait times and transportation costs.
RXO has launched Middle Mile Solutions, a single-source service connecting the first, middle and last miles of the supply chain.
Despite temporary inland bottlenecks and manufacturing pauses, brokers and parcel operators say cross-border commerce remained largely intact during Mexico’s recent security turmoil.
Forward Air said it is “nearing the conclusion” of a strategic review, which investors called for following the company’s controversial merger with Omni Logistics.
GXO Logistics is betting on North American growth, robotics and AI to power stronger margins and free cash flow in 2026.
AIT Worldwide Logistics traded hands again on Monday, with Greenbriar Equity Group buying a majority piece of the company.
The freight market is entering 2026 with cautious optimism replacing the extreme volatility of recent years. As market dynamics evolve, shippers and carriers are approaching the year with notably different strategies, according to new survey data from Echo Global Logistics. Echo surveyed 1,024 shippers and 832 carriers between October and November 2025, capturing expectations that […]
Brandon Fried announced his retirement as head of the Airforwarders Association, effective at the end of the year.
Estes Logistics has acquired Pacific Northwest operator Key Trucking for an undisclosed sum.
Medlog has opened Medlog 1, a major integrated logistics park in Saudi Arabia, strengthening the country’s position as a global logistics hub.
FedEx unveiled its four-year growth strategy on Thursday, setting a goal of 14% profit growth by 2029.
QXO is making its second big purchase in the building products field.
GXO Logistics expects North American freight demand to remain stable in 2026, guiding for flat volumes while leaning on new contract wins.
A first look at Ryder’s earnings.
GXO’s revenue increased to $13.2 billion in 2025 amid a confident outlook tied to outsourcing, e-commerce and automation trends.
Pacific northwest ports have signed an agreement to create an inland logistics hub to boost Washington state trade.
The goods moved and costs associated with food and beverage consumption for Super Bowl LX are staggering, supported by a highly coordinated supply chain.
Allstates WorldCargo adds customs brokerage capabilities by acquiring Promptus.
At FreightWaves’ 2025 F3: Future of Freight Festival, Christopher Clemmensen, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Echo Global Logistics, sat down with Brad Guinane, Chief Revenue Officer at SONAR, to discuss how shippers are navigating today’s increasingly complex freight environment and building more resilient, end-to-end supply chain strategies.
At FreightWaves’ 2025 F3: Future of Freight Festival, Zach Jecklin, Chief Information Officer at Echo Global Logistics, sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the changing landscape of AI and its place in the modern transportation and logistics space.
The freight market tightened again in January, with transportation prices seeing the fastest growth rate since April 2022.
Recent industrial developments across Texas show how developers are positioning ahead of expected freight and distribution growth in 2026 and beyond.
The industry-wide push for better visibility has fundamentally reshaped the way freight moves. Freight visibility platforms have built networks with millions of users, promising real-time insights.
Logistics real estate operator Prologis said “a new cycle is kicking off” in 2026.
Filter to succeed Rourke.
Broker Landstar System’s fourth quarter was negatively impacted by one prior and two recent tragic accidents.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation among those supporting C.H. Robinson in the brief.
Nike is laying off 775 U.S. distribution center workers as it accelerates automation and restructures its supply chain.
Third-party logistics providers accounted for a larger share of the top 100 industrial leases in 2025, according to CBRE Group.
M&A advisory firm Tenney Group is calling for a spike in transportation and logistics deal activity in the fourth quarter.
Freight operators in 2026 are facing a different set of expectations than even a few years ago. Visibility, reliability, and resilience are no longer viewed as competitive advantages — they are increasingly treated as minimum requirements. As costs remain elevated and disruptions persist, the ability to see, anticipate, and respond across freight networks has become […]
The U.S. Government filed an amicus brief supporting freight brokers.
Warehouse operator Prologis said vacancies have already peaked and it now anticipates rents will improve throughout 2026.
For decades, freight invoice auditing occupied a quiet corner of the transportation or accounts payable department. The function was straightforward and limited in scope: audit the invoice, see if the charges look correct, and pay the bill. Finance teams received post-payment validation and basic reporting. Transportation departments received very little information other than what the […]
Echo gets 4 million square feet of warehouse space and a massive drop trailer pool.
20% of America’s freight moves through the Metroplex.
Logistics real estate investment trust Prologis reported fourth-quarter results that were in line with analysts’ expectations.
BSI Consulting identified rail cargo theft as a top area of concern, particularly in the U.S. Southwest and Midwest.
R&R Family of Companies has sold its WLX/Western Logistics Express unit to CJK Group just days after closing carrier Taylor Express.
Tender rejections are at 9.97%.
Trucking capacity has been steadily exiting the market over the past couple of years. These exits, however, came on the heels of the massive COVID-era oversupply, cushioning their impact on the market. With capacity continuing to tighten going into 2026, the industry will start to feel the effects of this long-term constriction. Underneath the day-to-day, […]
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia said it is renaming its LinkEx logistics business to Saia Logistics.
Activist investment firm Ancora Alternatives has led five separate change campaigns in the transportation industry and sees further opportunity to shake up the space.
More than 2,000 workers have been laid off across logistics and manufacturing firms as 2026 begins, driven by facility closures, lost contracts and bankruptcy filings.
Private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group announced it has acquired managed transportation and supply chain services provider eShipping.
Third-party logistics provider Trinity Logistics has acquired Granite Logistics, a freight agent partner of nearly 14 years with offices in Sartell and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
That shift from passive tracking to active intelligence is what separates Portcast from the crowded field of logistics visibility tools.
Walmart’s $152 million warehouse acquisition near Phoenix highlights a surge of logistics and real estate investment transforming the Southwest freight market.
Optimism for 2026 permeates a key conference of the movers and shakers in logistics M&A.
After years of volatility, players across the transportation industry are holding hope that 2026 brings equilibrium. Many analysts forecast 2026 to be a reset year, representing a realignment more than a dramatic boom or bust. Today, capacity is normalizing somewhat due in part to stricter compliance enforcement. This has spurred a marginal spot rate increase. […]
Wagner Logistics announced that it has acquired Dawson Logistics’ contract logistics unit.
Brad Jacobs is stepping down as executive chairman of XPO and RXO.
Ryder System has named John Diez, its current chief operating officer, as the next CEO to succeed Robert Sanchez upon his retirement in March.
Most freight brokerages say they can handle whatever the market throws at them. Nearly two-thirds report feeling resilient despite rate swings, volume drops, and cash crunches, according to new research from FreightWaves and OTR Solutions. Digging deeper into the numbers, however, a different story emerges. About 68% of surveyed brokerages experienced financial stress over the […]
Third-party logistics provider RPM Freight Systems announced it has acquired fellow car haul services provider Professional Automotive Relocation Services.
The transportation industry stands at an inflection point, and carriers are facing a complex web of challenges that stretch operational capabilities to their limits. Companies are dealing with fluctuating capacity, compressed margins, rising customer expectations, and an increasingly competitive landscape where real-time decision-making separates winners from mere survivors. Traditional transportation management systems – many of […]
Historically, shippers struggled to align their freight needs with rigid mode options like LTL and truckload. Less-than-truckload (LTL) services often come with hefty fees and increased damages, while shipping a partially empty truckload is essentially paying to ship air. Shared Truckload (STL) has emerged as a convenient and increasingly popular option for these shippers. Shared […]
At this year’s F3: Future of Freight Festival, Amazon Freight General Manager Ari Silkey offered a detailed look at how Amazon’s transportation network has evolved.
Almost 12,000 workers across the automotive, food, logistics and manufacturing sectors are facing layoffs heading into the holiday season.
Holiday shopping events mean one thing for carriers: more freight on the road. Amazon Prime’s Black Friday sale—running from November 20 to December 1—brings a surge in e-commerce volume that translates directly into increased loads across Amazon Relay’s load board. For carriers looking to capitalize on seasonal demand, this multi-day shopping event creates opportunities that […]
Alpha Augmented Services says global logistics providers are accelerating their shift toward AI-driven automation — driven by labor shortages, data gaps and tariff volatility.
A venerable name in New Jersey trucking heads the latest list of transportation/logistics companies filing chapter 11 in November.
A panelist at the Trimble conference had a grim forecast for what AI might to do job levels.
Even BMC-85 trust funds must now consist of cash or cash equivalents.
Journey offers freight brokerages recruiting, consulting, and training.
Lineage is pushing ahead with expansions in Texas, Indiana and Louisiana amid tariff-driven volatility in the market.
When the lights came up at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival this fall, few expected one of the most talked-about sessions to shift the conversation away from agentic AI and toward something a little more grounded: fuel routing. That’s exactly what happened when MapUp took the stage with FirstFleet, Inc. to debut its new […]
From pharmaceutical products that must remain within a strict temperature range to high-value technology moving across borders, high-stakes freight demands a higher standard of care. Werner Premium Services represents the company’s go-to-market strategy for specialized freight that demands more than standard handling. This division builds on Werner’s core operation with advanced capabilities and added layers […]
Freight moves fast, and even the most seasoned carriers and brokers can struggle to keep up. PCS Software wants to change that.
FedEx says it is prepared for the peak shipping season and has more ability to flex its network because of a major transformation initiative currently underway.
A rail mega-merger was an outlier as transport M&A volume fell in the third quarter while geopolitics hastened a downward trend.
Third-party logistics provider BlueGrace announced it has acquired Michigan-based peer STB Freight Group.
Universal Logistics Holdings reported a large headline net loss for the third quarter.
