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CASS Freight Index March 2026: The Freight Recession That Wasn't
March CASS data shows shipments down 4.5% YoY but up 3.0% MoM — a second consecutive month of sequential recovery. Here's what that pattern means for shippers heading into Q2.
CXTMS InsightsApril 30, 2026 · 5 min read
NY Fed Supply Chain Pressure Index April 2026: The Easy Normalization Story Is Over
The NY Fed's Global Supply Chain Pressure Index jumped to 0.68 in March 2026 — its highest reading since January 2023. After two years of easing, supply chain normalization just hit a wall. Here's what it means for shippers heading into Q2.
CXTMS InsightsApril 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Freight Capacity Is Tight Again. The March 2026 LMI Inversion Says the Calm Is Over.
March 2026 LMI data shows transportation capacity contracting to 39.2 while pricing surges to 89.4, a sharp warning that truckload conditions are tightening fast again.
CXTMS InsightsApril 12, 2026 · 6 min read
The US 3PL Market Reaches $272.74 Billion by 2031: How Integrated Logistics Models and Nearshoring Are Reshaping Third-Party Logistics
The US 3PL market is projected to grow from $227.69 billion in 2026 to $272.74 billion by 2031 at a 3.68% CAGR. Here's what's driving growth—and why integrated logistics models, nearshoring, and technology differentiation are reshaping the competitive landscape.
CXTMS InsightsApril 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Truckload Spot Rates Hit Multi-Year Highs in March 2026: How Tariffs, Weather, and Conflict Create a Triple Freight Cost Squeeze
U.S. truckload spot rates have surged to $2.82 per mile — the highest since late 2022. Three simultaneous disruptions are squeezing freight costs: SCOTUS tariff aftermath, Winter Storm Fern, and the Iran conflict driving diesel past $5 per gallon.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 22, 2026 · 8 min read
The Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Surges: How 5G-Enabled AMRs Are Driving 9.5% Annual Growth Through 2035
The automated material handling equipment market is projected to grow at a 9.5% CAGR through 2035, fueled by 5G-enabled AMR fleets, intelligent conveyor-sortation hybrids, and Industry 4.0 convergence across e-commerce, automotive, and pharma verticals.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Cold Storage Market Hits 10% Oversupply: How the Capacity-Demand Imbalance Is Reshaping Refrigerated Warehouse Economics
Cold storage capacity grew 14.5% from 2021-2025 while demand rose just 5%, creating a 10% oversupply. Here's what the imbalance means for lease rates, REIT valuations, and shipper negotiating leverage.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 14, 2026 · 7 min read
February LMI Hits 61.5: Transportation Prices Surge to 4-Year Growth High While Warehouse Capacity Flatlines at 50.0
The February 2026 Logistics Managers' Index surged to 61.5 as transportation prices hit a 4-year growth high of 76.7 and capacity contracted to levels not seen since the COVID shipping boom—here's what the split signal means for shippers in Q2.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 12, 2026 · 7 min read
The AI in Logistics Market Reaches $307 Billion by 2032: Where the Smart Money Is Flowing and What Shippers Should Invest In First
The AI in logistics market is projected to hit $306.76 billion by 2032 at a 42% CAGR. Here's where the investment is flowing and what mid-market shippers should prioritize first for maximum ROI.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 3, 2026 · 7 min read
The Supply Chain Visibility Software Market Will Hit $12.6 Billion by 2035: A Buyer's Guide to Emerging Platform Categories
The supply chain visibility software market is projected to reach $12.6 billion by 2035. This buyer's guide breaks down the three emerging platform categories — real-time tracking, predictive visibility, and decision intelligence — to help shippers choose the right solution.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 27, 2026 · 6 min read