ITS Logistics: Record freight costs, capacity crunch, and rising fraud in mid-2026
ITS Logistics' mid-year market reports flag record freight costs, a tightening capacity picture, and elevated fraud risk heading into the second half of 2026.
Lock in capacity and vet carriers hard now — waiting for the market to loosen could cost you both rate and reliability; our team (and Lia) can help you plan ahead.
CargoNet warns of elevated theft risk over July 4 weekend
Verisk CargoNet cautions that the holiday weekend's reduced staffing and freight disruptions create prime conditions for high-value cargo theft.
Avoid dropping loaded trailers over the long weekend, confirm secure yards, and add tracking on high-value freight before drivers head out.
USMCA trade uncertainty puts logistics stocks — and cross-border flows — on watch
Analysts highlight three logistics names facing renewed uncertainty tied to USMCA review, signaling potential shifts in North American trade rules.
Cross-border shippers should scenario-plan around tariff and rule changes now — flexible routing and a broker who knows US↔Mexico lanes cold is your best hedge.
Carrier leverage returns as truckload cycle tightens in 2026
Logistics Management's 2026 truckload roundtable points to carriers regaining pricing leverage as the freight cycle turns and capacity firms up.
The rate environment is swinging back toward carriers — build carrier relationships and secure committed capacity before spot pressure hits your budget.
CMA CGM to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, expanding CEVA in North America
CMA CGM will buy FedEx's supply chain unit for $1.4 billion, folding the operation into CEVA Logistics and broadening its North American footprint.
Consolidation among 3PLs can reshape service and pricing — keep options open and don't over-rely on a single provider as the landscape shifts.