Freight Market Overview
Published: Thursday, August 07, 2025 | 06:00 AM CDT
truckload shipping
We’ve released our spot market rate forecasts for 2026 and changed our 2025 outlook.
See what it means for your supply chainLTL delivery
Carriers are strategically pricing freight where they’ve expanded their terminals and network.
Get our tips for succeeding in today’s LTL marketOcean Freight
While rates for U.S. imports and exports move in opposite directions, expect capacity cuts on multiple trade lanes.
Get ocean delivering insights for every region, including lead time recommendationsAir Freight
Air carriers are cutting back on some routes and summer travel adds capacity on others.
Read our region-by-region insights on air freightIntermodal
West Coast volumes surge but tariff uncertainty reshapes forecasts.
Find out what to expect for intermodal high seasonPorts & drayage
Chassis and container shortages hold up freight in some areas.
Go to our full report for additional updates on Canadian port labour and the backlogues at Mexico’s largest portCanada, Mexico & cross-border
Exports out of Mexico are growing but capacity is readily available.
Read our full insights on the cross-border market, including a new wave of nearshoring for higher-value productsTrade policy & customs
Goods from 68 countries have new U.S. tariff rates as of 7 August 2025.
Read our full insights on tariffs, including the latest on imports from Canada, Mexico and ChinaGovernment & regulations
U.S. trade policy has already significantly realigned import patterns.
Get our take on what’s happening and what to expectDiesel fuel
The 29-month streak of year-over-year declines may be coming to an end.
Check out the latest diesel fuel trends
