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Mid-Market Freight Forwarder Squeeze: How Digital Platforms and Global Giants Are Forcing Industry Consolidation in 2026

Mid-market freight forwarders face a two-front war in 2026: digital-native platforms automating pricing from below and mega-forwarders consolidating volume from above. Here's the survival playbook.

CXTMS Insights · 7 min read