Tag: demand

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

Freight & Cargo Editorial Team -
Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is expected to lose momentum in 2026 as continued disruption in the Strait...

Wartime economy: Maersk lifts full-year guidance on strong demand

Rail Transport Editorial Team -
Big Blue is forecasting a big finish in 2026. And it has the unsettled Middle East in part to...

Container Shipping: Why Rates are Skyrocketing (It’s NOT Demand)

Ports & Shipping Editorial Team -
Container spot rates from China to the US West Coast have surged over 300% from March to June. FreightWaves'...

June manufacturing data supportive of LTL demand

Freight & Cargo Editorial Team -
Manufacturing activity expanded for a sixth consecutive month in June, albeit at a more subdued pace. A survey of...

Semiconductor and AI demand fuels air cargo boom in June

Ports & Shipping Editorial Team -
Air cargo volumes continued to confound expectations in June thanks to “exceptional demand” for semiconductor and AI-related hardware. The latest...

‘Acute’ truckload capacity shortage seen pushing up LTL demand

Ports & Shipping Editorial Team -
‘Acute’ truckload capacity shortage seen pushing up LTL demandAs truckload capacity in the US gets tighter and rates move...

Gastech 2026 to convene global energy leaders in Bangkok as Asia accelerates demand, LNG investment

Ports & Shipping Editorial Team -