2025 in Review: Uncertainty amidst a new brand of chaos
December 1, 2025
2025 delivered a near repeat of 2024's volatility, with tariffs, uneven demand, political uncertainty, and shifting trade dynamics leaving logistics managers stuck in a constant state of reaction. Across every mode—trucking, intermodal, rail, ocean, parcel, and shipper operations—experts point to the same themes: excess capacity, fragile confidence, tariff-driven distortion, and a growing reliance on technology as the industry waits for clarity that never quite arrives.
2025 Truckload Roundtable: Navigating overcapacity and economic uncertainty in freight transportation
July 1, 2025
The truckload sector remains in a tough spot due to weak freight demand, overcapacity, and broader economic instability. Our experts predict recovery may be delayed until 2026, with depressed rates and potential service-level issues. In this discussion, we gather insights from three freight transportation leaders on how shippers can proactively navigate these challenges. Key strategies include locking in favorable rates, fostering strong relationships with carriers, and maintaining flexibility to adapt to market shifts.
Looking at supply chain perceptions and realities
July 24, 2024
With the second half of 2024 underway, it seems like now is as good of a time as ever to look at the state of the supply chain. To be clear, there are many ways to look at where things stand, whether it be in the form of key trends, economic indicators, rates and capacity across different modes, and how the supply chain is being perceived.
