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Supply chains adapt to a market in motion
Published: jeudi, octobre 01, 2026 | 09:00 CDT
North America truckload shipping
Route guide tension remains elevated, but easing since Labor Day tightness, flatbed capacity is tightening unexpectedly in some areas, and the refrigerated capacity crunch eases except for the Pacific Northwest.
Check out our full truckload insights and forecastsNorth America LTL shipping
Freight continues to migrate from the truckload market.
Learn what increased demand and fuel costs mean for LTL shipping through year-endOcean freight
October conditions will vary by lane. Golden Week capacity cuts out of China, connection risks for India-origin freight, Suez Canal changes, and Panama Canal restrictions shape how much capacity is actually usable.
Get our planning tips for October ocean freightAir freight
Post-Golden Week demand will overlap with technology freight and inventory builds for early Black Friday sales.
Read more about the Trans-Pacific, Trans-Atlantic, and Asia-Europe outlookIntermodal
Intermodal demand is rising as shippers seek diversified options for long-haul capacity.
Get our insights on intermodal bid strategy for 2027Ports & drayage
How quickly containers can be recovered and moved inland will depend on local drayage capacity, chassis availability, and railcar shortages in certain locations.
Find out where container dwell time may be affected in OctoberCanada, Mexico & cross-border
While U.S.-Mexico trade sets new records, both Mexico and Canada cross-border markets face growing policy uncertainty.
Read more about what’s affecting freight flows and what shippers can doTrade policy & customs
A U.S.-China summit, a new U.S. ban on some Canadian imports, and expanded sanctions against Iran and Russia make the trade picture more complex.
Understand what it means for your supply chainGovernment & regulations
No U.S. diesel export ban has been announced, but tight fuel markets have fueled speculation. Meanwhile, a temporary IIJA extension gives Congress more time to negotiate long-term transportation funding.
See what’s changing in government and regulationsDiesel fuel
Diesel prices are rising faster than crude oil as refining disruptions, strong export demand, and global supply chokepoints.
Find out what to plan for in your 2027 budget
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