Read by more than 14,000 logistics leaders each month, the C.H. Robinson Edge Report brings together market data, expert analysis, and actionable guidance to help shippers stay ahead of volatility and plan with confidence.
This month's edition examines the forces likely to influence supply chains through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. From truckload and flatbed rate forecasts to the impacts of trade tensions on automotive and cross-border freight, from tightening driver supply to a global energy market adapting to disruption, the report highlights the trends logistics leaders should be watching now.
What insights are inside the September 2026 Edge Report?
- Freight market: See updated insights across truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal, ocean shipping, air freight, and ports and drayage. Explore C.H. Robinson’s newly added flatbed rate forecast and our just released 2027 truckload rate forecast, learn why carrier fit is becoming more important as LTL service variability grows, and see how tightening Asia air freight capacity and ocean shipping network changes could affect plans in the months ahead.
- Canada, Mexico, and cross-border: Find out how growth in electronics and advanced manufacturing is changing cross-border freight demand in Mexico, what U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement discussions mean for automotive supply chains, and the rate and capacity outlook for Canada-U.S. freight.
- Trade policy and government regulations: Learn about escalating tariff actions between the U.S. and Canada, along with delays in the final phase of the U.S. tariff refund process. Explore how the shutdown of more than 110 commercial driver training schools is further tightening driver supply.
- Industry insights: Get sector-specific perspectives for retail, automotive, energy, and healthcare supply chains. Learn which inventory trends retailers should monitor heading into 2027 and how trade tensions are testing North America's integrated automotive supply chain. Understand how transformer shortages are affecting energy infrastructure projects and the priority actions healthcare shippers should take as cargo theft and fraud continue to rise.
- Diesel fuel: Find out how new sources of oil production, alongside supply chain disruptions and tight diesel markets, are shaping transportation costs and influencing 2027 fuel budget planning.
The September Edge Report Is Now Live
As market conditions and trade policies evolve, the September Edge Report provides the clarity logistics leaders need to adapt and stay resilient. Read the full report and download the shareable highlights to inform your planning for the months ahead.
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