Global container shipping capacity continues to outpace demand, pushing spot rates lower and clouding carriers' outlook for 2026.

PORTLAND, Ore., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truckload freight volumes eased slightly in February but remained firm on a daily basis, while spot market van and refrigerated (“reefer”) rates ...

Air freight rates increased last week, led by strong gains from Asia and India, as Middle East conflict and fuel costs ...

Last week, the global trade policy landscape saw a mix of slowing down and reactivation. The U.S. administration, while maintaining its broader tariff agenda, indicated a pause or delay in the ...

Fluctuating tariffs, especially on Chinese imports, are creating volatility in trade and complicating long-term planning for freight and manufacturing sectors. Despite early-year strength, freight ...

The freight market appears to be in stasis caused by prolonged low demand with businesses holding off to see how trade policies progress, according to a recent report. The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index, ...

The slow-but-steady momentum of driver pay increases has been showing surprising resilience despite ongoing uncertainty in the freight market and the broader economy. The hinge moment for the current ...

Shipping stocks are quietly staging a comeback — and the underlying supply-demand setup suggests this cycle may have staying power. The Baltic Dry Index, a key benchmark for global shipping rates, has ...