Freight Transportation

The report, entitled "Transport M&A Review: Q3 2025," stated that quarterly deal volume, at 111, saw an 18% decrease compared to the second quarter, which was also slow, adding that on an annual basis Q3 deal volume was off 47% compared to the third quarter 2024.

The September reading, at 57.4 (a reading above 50 indicates growth is occurring), trailed August’s 59.3 by 1.9%, coming in at its lowest level since March and its second-lowest this year—and it is the seventh consecutive month the LMI reading has been below the all-time overall average of 61.5.

In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Dr. Zac Rogers, Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University.

Following a heavy amount of speculation that Omaha-based Union Pacific (UP) was taking steps to acquire Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern (NS), in first Class I railroad merger since the April 2023 deal, in which Canadian Pacific acquired Kansas City Southern for $31 billion, that was subsequently respectively confirmed by the companies in recent days, UP and NS announced today that they have come to terms on an agreement for a deal.

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.

A new Gartner report urges supply chain leaders to reroute shipments, prep CFOs for rising costs, and revisit risk plans.

With the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs placed on U.S. trading partners now in place, save for a 10% baseline tariff and also the furry of tariffs placed on China throughout the last week, there is a question of “what now?” in logistics circles, to say the least.

Landstar freight agents emphasize safety, fraud prevention, and cargo security by using highly qualified owner-operators, maintaining a strong safety culture, and fostering trust through personal accountability and collaboration with customers.

The rise of e-commerce continues to disrupt logistics and supply chain operations, driving the need for faster, more efficient delivery models. As consumer demands evolve, traditional freight methods are being replaced by innovative solutions to keep pace with unprecedented growth in parcel shipments. Here’s a look at where we are.

Effective transportation management involves optimizing carrier selection, order processing, shipment planning and execution, tracking, billing, and performance analysis to minimize costs and enhance efficiency, whether insourced or outsourced.

Following a pointed letter from United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul earlier this month, regarding New York City’s congestion pricing plan, the fate of the plan remains in limbo, with a potential March 21 expiration date.

In this podcast, Breakthrough's Muenster addressed various topics related to the state of the freight economy, including: the freight economy; tariffs; manufacturing; capacity; inflation; demand patterns; and pricing and rates, among others.  

Looking at 2025, ATA is calling for growth, estimating truck volumes to head up 1.6% this year, with the forecast 10 years from now, in 2035, pegged at almost 14 million tons.

The December shipments reading, at 1.007, fell 6.5% annually and was down 7.3% compared to November. The December expenditures reading, at 3.120, fell 3.4% annually and was down 2.6% compared to Novembe

With former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy’s confirmation hearing, for his nomination as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick at United States Secretary of Transportation taking place today, various modal transportation groups recently issued statements of support for Duffy.