By the Numbers
Global air cargo spot rates jumped +41% in May, but some relief may be on the way for shippers
| June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
After hitting a three-year high in the previous month, global air cargo spot rates jumped up again in May, rising +41% year-on-year, but the pricing pressures on shippers may start to ease in June, according to industry analysts, Xeneta.
Xeneta analyst insight - massive increases in freight rates driven by Middle East conflict and energy crisis fears
| June 05, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers
The wave of freight rate increases is gathering momentum across global ocean container shipping trades, fueled by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and knock-on disruption in South East Asia ports, plus growing fears of an energy crisis in the second half of 2026.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index in April was strongest reading since February 2022
| June 05, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index jumped to 11.6 in April, which is the strongest reading for the index in more than four years.
Port of Oakland cargo remains steady in April despite fewer vessel calls
| May 29, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
Imports totaled 91,805 TEUs in April while exports reached 92,687 TEUs, marking another month in which exports slightly exceeded imports. Total cargo volume for April was down 0.5 percent compared to April of last year.
IMF: Industrial policy is adapting to crises, but remains hard to implement effectively
| May 28, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers
Industrial policy, the use of government interventions to support or develop specific firms and industries, has grown more popular in recent years—especially in response to crises.
Houston ship channel tonnage up 12% in first quarter
| May 26, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
Waterborne tonnage moving in and out of Houston in the first quarter of 2026 reached 65 million short tons, up 12% compared to last year, according to the most recent data.
Market sentiment improves for forklift buyers, with throughput the top goal
| May 26, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers
Market sentiment has improved among forklift customers in 2026 compared to 2025, according to new research from Interact Analysis.
April 2026 crude steel production
| May 22, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 153.4 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2026, a 1.9% decrease compared to April 2025.
CMA CGM first-quarter 2026 financial results
| May 22, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers
CMA CGM delivered resilient results and demonstrated its ability to adapt in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions and a volatile market environment
The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for April 2026
| May 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for April 2026.
96% of SMBs say tariffs have become the defining supply chain challenge for US businesses, Ship4WD survey finds
| May 19, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain | By The Numbers
According to a survey by Ship4wd, tariffs have become the defining challenge of the current trade environment for U.S. small businesses.
North American transborder freight increased 3.2% in March 2026 from March 2025
| May 15, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers
The transborder freight data program provides comprehensive monthly and annual data on North American cross-border freight activity, detailing the value of U.S. imports and exports with Canada and Mexico by mode of transportation, commodity, and geography.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for March plunged to -18.9
| May 15, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for March plummeted to -18.9, reflecting, as expected, exceptionally harsh market conditions driven primarily by the sharp rise in fuel costs.
Fraport Traffic Figures – April 2026
| May 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
Some 4.8 million passengers traveled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in April 2026, an 11.0 percent decrease compared to the same month last year.
Cass Transportation Index report April 2026
| May 15, 2026 | Intermodal | By The Numbers
The normal seasonal trend would put the shipments component of the Cass Freight Index down just 1% y/y in May.
Signal Ocean: Indonesian coal flows remain weak even La Niña fades
| May 14, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk | By The Numbers
Indonesia–China coal trade weakness is negatively impacting Panamax tonne-mile demand, particularly on northern discharge routes.
March 2026 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.4% from February 2026 and 0.7% from March 2025
| May 14, 2026 | Intermodal | By The Numbers
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Hellmann delivers solid results in 2025 and sets strong foundation for further growth
| May 13, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics closed fiscal year 2025 with Group revenue of EUR 3.7 bn, compared to EUR 3.8 bn in the prior year.
Yang Ming announces 2026 Q1 financial results
| May 13, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) held its 412th Board Meeting on May 13.
Humanoid robots show clearer ROI, but commercial success depends on effective output
| May 13, 2026 | Shipping Technology | By The Numbers
Humanoid robots are moving from prototype validation toward early commercial deployment.
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