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Covers air cargo, rail, road freight and cross-border transport trends affecting time-sensitive and regional logistics networks.
The global road freight market is projected to grow from $118 million in 2026 to $219 million by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.41%, with e-commerce, pharmaceutical cold chain, and digital logistics serving as the main driving forces.
The global freight logistics market is projected to reach $11.39 trillion by 2035, with Asia-Pacific accounting for 43% of the share. Growth is driven by e-commerce and infrastructure investment, presenting transformation opportunities for logistics enterprises.
According to market research future reports, the global logistics market is expected to grow to $19.31 trillion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 6%, and digitalization and sustainability are becoming core drivers.
According to data from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), total intermodal volume in June increased by 11.6% year-on-year, with strong performance in domestic containers and trailers, but international containers saw a slight decline in the first half of the year.
FTI Consulting report shows that in the fourth quarter of 2025, the global transportation and logistics industry exhibited a fragile recovery, with trucking and air freight showing signs of rebounding, oversupply of shipping capacity leading to depressed freight rates, warehouse utilization hitting a record low, and M&A activity turning cautious.
In less than a year since its establishment, the U.S. Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Working Group recovered over $1 billion and newly established a Global Trade and Commercial Enforcement Division to strengthen import, trade, and customs fraud investigations, which has a profound impact on global supply chain compliance.
As warehouse automation evolves from isolated solutions to software-driven, flexible modular systems, AI and orchestration platforms are reshaping warehouse operational efficiency. This article analyzes how technology can improve supply chain efficiency.
According to IANA data, North American intermodal freight volume in May increased by 4.4% year-over-year, and domestic containers increased by 8.6%. The Iran conflict, tariffs, and rising diesel prices are driving mode shift.
Data from the Association of American Railroads shows that for the week ending June 13, U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes both achieved year-over-year growth, with intermodal volume increasing by 10.9%, reflecting sustained strong demand for multimodal transportation.
Armstrong & Associates report shows that net revenue in the U.S. 3PL market in 2025 increased by 5.1% year-over-year to $138.2 billion, with the freight recession nearing its end. All market segments achieved growth, with the international transportation management sector standing out, driven by tariff fluctuations.
According to data from the Association of American Railroads, freight carloads in May increased by 2.5% year-on-year, reaching a new high since 2019, while intermodal traffic grew by a record 8.1%, indicating a broadening foundation for freight growth.
Affected by Red Sea and Middle East geopolitical risks, peak-season demand, and shipping companies' capacity control, Asia-to-U.S. container freight rates continued to rise, while chemical liquid tanker freight rates fell.