By the Numbers
Port of Long Beach cargo up amid war, tariff uncertainty
| March 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
Amid ongoing uncertainty over the impact of tariffs and conflict in the Middle East, the Port of Long Beach reported solid cargo volumes in February, Port CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced Wednesday during a virtual media briefing.
AAR reports rail traffic week ending March 14, 2026
| March 18, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers
For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 508,737 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.1 percent compared with the same week last year.
The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for February 2026
| March 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
Cathay Pacific carried 24% more passengers in February 2026 compared with February 2025, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 16%.
Bauxite flows are redirected as the war in the Arabian Gulf closes the Strait of Hormuz.
| March 18, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers
At the start of 2026, seaborne bauxite flows reached 22 mt in February, up 22% from the same period last year.
U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Lost 15,011 Jobs in January 2026
| March 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
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DAT: Truckload spot rates post seventh straight monthly gain in February
| March 17, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
Truckload freight volumes eased slightly in February but remained firm on a daily basis, while spot market van and refrigerated (“reefer”) rates increased for the seventh straight month, said DAT Freight & Analytics, provider of the industry’s leading load boards and freight analytics.
Port Houston volumes up 4% in February
| March 16, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
Cargo volumes continued strong at Port Houston in February, up 4% with 4,380,996 short tons handled across the Port’s eight public terminals. That brings the year-to-date total to 8,927,585 short tons, a 5% increase year-to-date.
Vehicle maintenance prioritized to offset major unforeseen disruptions
| March 16, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers
New survey data by Tech.co has revealed that nearly a quarter (22%) of U.S. logistics businesses are prioritizing vehicle upkeep.
Atlantic Logistics marks quarter-century of excellence
| March 16, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers
Over the past quarter century, Atlantic Logistics has coordinated hundreds of thousands of shipments through a network of more than 8,500 carrier partners, providing truckload, LTL, flatbed, refrigerated, specialized and international freight solutions.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index could fall to a record low
| March 13, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
FTR’s current forecast, which was locked in before military strikes on Iran, anticipated that the SCI for February would be weaker than January’s -5.0 reading, which indicated the toughest overall conditions for shippers since May 2022.
Signal Ocean: Vessel transits vs vessel count inside Hormuz
| March 13, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk | By The Numbers
As tensions in the Middle East persist, concerns continue to grow over the risk of prolonged disruption to maritime trade. Attention is increasingly focused on signs of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, particularly as the United States continues to challenge vessel transits in the area.
Uber Freight: Q1 2026 Market Update & Outlook Report
| March 13, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
Uber Freight is releasing its Q1 2026 Market Update & Outlook Report
Finnlines’ Annual Report and Sustainability Review 2025 now released
| March 13, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers
Targeted investments in new vessels, the rationalization of the ro-ro fleet, and investments in passenger services strengthened Finnlines' position in its core markets.
Port of Los Angeles February cargo volume second best on record
| March 13, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
The Port of Los Angeles processed 824,323 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, marking the second-busiest February in the Port’s history and an increase of 3% compared to last year.
CMA CGM annual financial results for 2025
| March 06, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers
The continued growth of our terminals and air freight operations, combined with our logistics activities, confirms the relevance of our model. It strengthens our agility and allows us to adjust our operations to the cycles of our industry.
FRA data confirm freight rail achieved record safety performance in 2025
| March 04, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers
Newly released 2025 data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) show that freight rail safety continued to improve across nearly every major category.
Throughput in the port of Rotterdam shows a slight decline
| February 27, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | By The Numbers
Throughput in the port of Rotterdam fell by 1.7% in 2025. This brought total throughput to 428.4 million tons. The largest decline of 6.5% occurred in the dry bulk segment. The liquid bulk segment saw a decline of 1.5%.
Fleets remain committed to sustainability amid regulatory upheaval
| February 26, 2026 | Green Shipping | By The Numbers
Despite a dynamic period of regulatory uncertainty, marked by the rollback of emission standards, expiration of electric vehicle (EV) incentives and unpredictable imposition of tariffs, fleets are embracing sustainability.
Air Charter Service’s revenues grow by more than 10% to US$1.34 billion
| February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
With the company’s financial year closing on January 31st, the world’s largest aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service has announced turnover of US$ 1.34 billion, an increase of 10.3% on 2024’s figures, driven by 19.1% growth in private jet revenue.
Transportation services contributed 6.3% to U.S. GDP in 2024; down from 2023 and from a high of 6.6% in 2022
| February 24, 2026 | Intermodal | By The Numbers
Transportation services (for-hire, in-house, and household) contributed $1.9 trillion (6.3%) to an enhanced U.S. gross domestic product (GDP)1 of $29.8 trillion in 2024.
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