freight-rates
17 posts tagged with “freight-rates”
FedEx Freight Spin-Off Countdown: What the June 2026 LTL Independence Means for Shipper Rate Strategy
FedEx Freight becomes an independent LTL carrier June 1, 2026. What the spin-off means for shipper contracts, rates, and multi-carrier strategy.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
The Fuel Surcharge Lag Problem: Why Shippers Overpay During Diesel Spikes and Under-Recover During Drops
Fuel surcharges don't move in real time. Learn how the structural lag between DOE diesel index updates and surcharge adjustments costs shippers 3-5% annually, and how to negotiate smarter fuel cost mechanisms in 2026.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
Flatbed and Open Deck Freight Rates Surge 35%: Why Specialized Equipment Is Q1 2026's Tightest Market
Flatbed tender rejections hit 41.93% in March 2026 — a 35.5% YoY increase — while national average flatbed rates reach $2.94/mile. Here's why open deck is the tightest equipment class in Q1 2026 and what shippers should do about it.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
Truckload Spot Rates Hit Multi-Year Highs in March 2026: How Tariffs, Weather, and Conflict Create a Triple Freight Cost Squeeze
U.S. truckload spot rates have surged to $2.82 per mile — the highest since late 2022. Three simultaneous disruptions are squeezing freight costs: SCOTUS tariff aftermath, Winter Storm Fern, and the Iran conflict driving diesel past $5 per gallon.
CXTMS Insights · 8 min read
Air-to-Ocean Modal Shift: How Falling Airfreight Rates Are Creating New Shipping Strategy Windows for Time-Sensitive SKUs
Declining airfreight rates and ocean overcapacity are opening a rare modal shift window for time-sensitive SKUs. Learn which product categories to shift and how to navigate the risk calculus in Q1 2026.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
Chinese Electric Freight Trucks Storm Europe: How €250K EV Rigs With 35-Minute Charging Are Disrupting Continental Logistics Economics
Chinese electric truck manufacturers are entering Europe in 2026 with models priced 30% below incumbents, 670km range, and 35-minute charging—here's what it means for fleet operators and logistics economics.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
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.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
LTL Carriers Hold the Pricing Line: Why Rate Discipline Is Defying the Freight Downturn in 2026
Despite the softest freight market in a generation, LTL carriers are maintaining rare pricing discipline with mid-single-digit GRIs. Here's why rate wars haven't materialized — and what it means for shipper procurement strategy.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
Middle East Airspace Closures Are Reshaping Global Air Cargo Routes: A Shipper's Guide to Navigating the March 2026 Capacity Crunch
Global air cargo capacity has dropped 18% as Middle East airspace closures force massive rerouting. Here's what shippers need to know about rate spikes, alternative routes, and modal shift strategies.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Oil Price Shock Meets Freight Rates: How the 2026 Strait of Hormuz Crisis Will Cascade Through Transportation Costs for Every Shipper
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is sending oil prices surging and VLCC rates to all-time highs. Here's how the energy shock cascades into freight surcharges, diesel spikes, and higher transportation costs for every shipper—and what you can do about it.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read