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Industry insights, integration guides, and product updates from the CXTMS team.
February LMI Hits 61.5: Transportation Prices Surge to 4-Year Growth High While Warehouse Capacity Flatlines at 50.0
The February 2026 Logistics Managers' Index surged to 61.5 as transportation prices hit a 4-year growth high of 76.7 and capacity contracted to levels not seen since the COVID shipping boom—here's what the split signal means for shippers in Q2.
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Global Logistics M&A Tracker: How February 2026 Deals Are Reshaping Maritime, Forwarding, and Last-Mile Networks
February 2026 logged 24 logistics acquisitions across maritime, freight forwarding, and last-mile sectors—from Macquarie's $8.3B Qube buyout to FedEx's €7.8B InPost deal. Here's what the consolidation wave means for shippers.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Redwood Acquires Stridas: How 4PL Providers Are Going Vertical With Industry-Specific Managed Transportation
Redwood Logistics' acquisition of Cincinnati-based Stridas signals a strategic shift in managed transportation—4PL providers are moving from horizontal scale plays to deep, industry-specific freight optimization for CPG and spirits shippers.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
SCOTUS Broker Liability Showdown: How the Montgomery Case Could Reshape Freight Risk, Insurance, and Small Carrier Access in 2026
The Supreme Court is weighing whether federal law shields freight brokers from negligent hiring lawsuits. The ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II could reshape broker liability, insurance requirements, and small carrier access across the $940 billion U.S. freight industry.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
Smart Labels Hit 900,000 Shipments: How Cellular-Powered Tracking Labels Are Closing the Last Visibility Gap in Logistics
Berg Insight reports smart label shipments reached 900,000 units in 2025, with a projected 101% CAGR to 29.2 million units by 2030—here's how cellular, LoRaWAN, and Sigfox-powered labels are finally bringing real-time visibility to every package in the supply chain.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
Software-Defined Automation Arrives at Automation World 2026: Why the Hardware-to-Software Shift Is the Next Warehouse Revolution
Automation World 2026 in Seoul showcased Software-Defined Automation as the next paradigm shift in warehousing—where hardware-agnostic software orchestration layers replace rigid, equipment-specific programming to deliver flexible, AI-driven operations.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
The Spring Produce Freight Surge Is Coming: How Agricultural Shipping Season Creates Capacity Crunches for Every Shipper in Q2 2026
With reefer spot rates already showing 25% year-over-year gains and Florida's $3.1 billion freeze losses reshaping early-season supply, the spring produce freight surge is set to create the tightest Q2 capacity environment in years—here's how every shipper gets affected and what to do about it.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
Toyota's $30 Billion Toyota Industries Bid: What the Largest OEM Vertical Integration Move of 2026 Means for Supply Chain Outsourcing
Toyota's $30 billion bid to take Toyota Industries private marks the largest OEM vertical integration move of 2026—here's what the deal means for 3PLs, outsourced logistics providers, and the future of supply chain control.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
5G Private Networks Enter the Warehouse: How MWC 2026 Signals a Connectivity Revolution for Real-Time Logistics Operations
MWC Barcelona 2026 unveiled five new logistics-focused solutions built on 5G private networks. Here's why this connectivity shift matters for warehouse operators, fleet managers, and shippers managing real-time operations.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
AI Vision at the Pack Station: How Camera-Guided Verification Is Eliminating Shipping Errors and Cutting Mispick Costs by 90%
AI-powered vision cameras at pack stations are transforming the final quality gate before shipping. From real-time item verification to SOP compliance, here's how computer vision is slashing mispick costs by up to 90%.
CXTMS Insights · 8 min read