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The Q2 2026 Multimodal Freight Market Divergence: Why Trucking, Maritime, and Air Cargo Are Moving in Opposite Directions
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The Q2 2026 Multimodal Freight Market Divergence: Why Trucking, Maritime, and Air Cargo Are Moving in Opposite Directions

Trucking capacity is tightening with tender rejections at 14%, ocean freight faces overcapacity with rates down 70% from peak, and air cargo demand surged 11.2% YoY. Here's how shippers can exploit Q2 2026's modal divergence.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS Insights · 7 min read