Freight Logistics Adapts to Supply Chain Market Shifts

Freight Logistics Adapts to Supply Chain Market Shifts

This LM Podcast Series features Tom Nightingale of AFS Logistics, offering in-depth insights into the freight logistics market. The interview centers around four key topics: peak season outlook, capacity and rates, the rise of nearshoring, and the impact of the Baltimore incident. It provides businesses with forward-looking forecasts, cost-reduction strategies, and risk management advice. The podcast aims to help companies understand market dynamics and navigate the evolving supply chain landscape, enabling them to seize opportunities and mitigate challenges effectively.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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2025 Logistics Sector Faces Policy Shifts Demand Challenges

2025 Logistics Sector Faces Policy Shifts Demand Challenges

The logistics industry grapples with volatility, policy shifts, and uneven demand in 2025. *Logistics Management* presents a curated selection of its best annual articles, offering in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing tariffs, trucking, rail, and ocean freight. This provides strategic guidance for shippers navigating the 2026 market, empowering businesses to embrace change and meet challenges head-on. Learn how to adapt and succeed in this evolving landscape.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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NRF Predicts Sustained Retail Growth Through 2025

NRF Predicts Sustained Retail Growth Through 2025

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts a 2.7%-3.7% increase in retail sales for 2025, with online channels continuing to drive growth. The report analyzes the macroeconomic environment and consumer behavior, providing retailers with strategic recommendations such as omnichannel integration and product mix optimization. It also highlights the importance of monitoring potential risks associated with policy uncertainty.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Trucking Demand Rises As Rates Fall Amid Excess Capacity

Trucking Demand Rises As Rates Fall Amid Excess Capacity

DAT data shows truckload volumes increased 4% week-over-week in the last week of January, but an even greater increase in truck availability led to declining rates. Rates for dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed freight all decreased. Industry analysts suggest that the market outlook is uncertain. Companies should closely monitor market dynamics, optimize operational efficiency, expand business scope, strengthen risk management, and embrace technological innovation to navigate the uncertainty.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Trucking Industry Struggles As Freight Demand Falls Rates Edge Up

US Trucking Industry Struggles As Freight Demand Falls Rates Edge Up

The US truckload freight market in September showed a divergence: freight volume declined, but spot rates edged up. DAT data indicated decreases in dry van and refrigerated volumes, while flatbed volumes saw a slight increase. Experts attribute the rate increase to freight imbalances and capacity shifts rather than demand, expressing pessimism about the peak season outlook. The market faces structural adjustments, requiring all parties to respond cautiously. Despite the spot rate increase, the overall trend suggests a weakening market due to lower volumes and underlying economic uncertainties.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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New Opportunities and Challenges in the Air Freight Market

New Opportunities and Challenges in the Air Freight Market

With the surge in demand for air cargo, the market is exhibiting unprecedented vitality. The rise of cross-border e-commerce and geopolitical conflicts have driven up air freight demand, yet capacity shortages pose significant challenges for the industry. Despite ongoing uncertainties, major airlines must adapt their strategies flexibly to respond to the changing market landscape, ensuring they remain competitive in the increasingly complex freight sector.

07/21/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Shipping Overload Drives Shippers To Switch To Air Freight

Shipping Overload Drives Shippers To Switch To Air Freight

According to a UPS report, the overload situation in ocean freight has prompted shippers to turn to air freight to address shipping delays. With a surge in logistics demand, UPS has seen significant growth in international parcel volumes and revenues, as customers place a higher emphasis on timely deliveries. Choosing air freight is set to become a new trend in modern shipping.

07/28/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Crossborder Ecommerce Firms Adapt to Downturn with Resilience Strategies

Crossborder Ecommerce Firms Adapt to Downturn with Resilience Strategies

Facing the harsh winter of the cross-border e-commerce industry, lower base salaries and job-seeking difficulties are common. This article analyzes the current industry situation and provides practitioners with advice on enhancing their value and coping with workplace challenges. This includes deepening professional skills, expanding diverse capabilities, continuous learning, and building a personal brand. It emphasizes that opportunities and challenges coexist, encouraging cross-border professionals to actively respond to the winter and welcome the arrival of the industry's spring.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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UK Sees Surge in Secondhand and Ecofriendly Ebay Sales

UK Sees Surge in Secondhand and Ecofriendly Ebay Sales

Research on eBay UK reveals that secondhand and eco-friendly products are emerging as new e-commerce hotspots. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing product reuse and environmental attributes. Sustainable packaging and localized operations are becoming key. Sellers should optimize product lines, highlight environmental features, and improve packaging to seize opportunities and achieve performance growth. Focus on appealing to environmentally conscious consumers by showcasing the lifespan and reusability of items. Consider offering refurbished or pre-owned options to cater to this growing demand.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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