Freight & Cargo

Flatbed rates rise as data centers, regulations tighten capacity

‘Acute’ truckload capacity shortage seen pushing up LTL demandAs truckload capacity in the US gets tighter and rates move higher, more freight is being...

CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 Billion

On July 1, 2026, CMA CGM disclosed it had finalized an arrangement to purchase FedEx Supply Chain, a unit of FedEx Corp., as reported...
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Enstructure takes first steps on new Delaware container terminal

The North American terminal operator and stevedore is starting work on a long-delayed big-ship terminal along the Delaware River...

Prologis presses Segro after $16.6B offer rejected

Prologis has intensified its pursuit of Segro after the London-based logistics warehouse operator rejected a £12.6 billion ($16.6 billion)...

Hormuz Crisis to Slow LNG Trade in 2026 Despite Strong Long-Term Demand

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is expected to lose momentum in 2026 as continued disruption in the Strait...

C.H. Robinson acquisition signals push into higher-value logistics segments

This week’s takeover of DeSpir Logistics expands Robinson’s capabilities in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and data center logistics,...

Outgoing ZIM CEO: New leader to build on strong foundation

There’s a change of leadership at Israel’s flag carrier. Chen Lichtenstein as of July 1 officially succeeds Eki Glickman at...

Container Freight Rates Surge to Highest Levels Since 2022 Pandemic Peak

Container spot freight rates experienced another weekly surge, elevating global benchmarks to levels not seen since the 2022 pandemic-era...