articles tagged "logistics"

Cargo theft incidents across the US and Canada declined in Q3 2026, but financial losses continued to climb. Sophisticated freight fraud, fake carrier identities and increasingly valuable targets are changing the security landscape for the logistics industry.

Discover lesser-known logistics and transportation trade shows that offer valuable networking opportunities, industry insights, and new business connections

Cargo theft is costing logistics companies more than the value of stolen goods. Fraudulent carrier identities, fake collection documents and gaps in shipment visibility are making prevention increasingly difficult

Growing investment in AI and data centers is driving demand for semiconductor shipments, changing air freight flows and creating new opportunities for logistics providers.

Record fuel surcharges are hitting U.S. grain shipments just as corn and soybean harvests accelerate, putting pressure on farmers, exporters and the wider supply chain.

Typhoons and port disruptions in Asia have pushed global vessel delays to near-pandemic levels, with congestion expected to persist into 2027.

U.S.–Mexico freight reached $94.8 billion in July 2026, but rising demand is putting new pressure on trucking capacity and border infrastructure

Strong cargo volumes are putting pressure on trucks, rail, terminals and inland infrastructure, making landside capacity an increasingly important part of global shipping performance.

Consolidation is reshaping the forwarding market, but scale alone may not be enough. Specialized expertise, technology and higher-value services are becoming increasingly important.

Eight years after the shipping industry's sustainability boom, which technologies became reality—and which remained ambitious concepts?