16 posts tagged with “transportation”

FedEx Freight becomes an independent carrier June 1, 2026. What the spin-off means for shipper contracts, rates, and multi-carrier strategy.

China's massive railway infrastructure expansion powered by Huawei is transforming global trade routes and supply chain dynamics in 2026.

AI and automation are helping fleets tackle the 174,000 driver shortage with smarter dispatch, predictive maintenance, and autonomous middle-mile routes.

Micro-fulfillment centers enable 30-minute delivery with 41.20% market growth. AI automation and urban logistics are reshaping last-mile delivery.

While the promise of coast-to-coast driverless semi-trucks still faces regulatory and technological hurdles, a quieter revolution is already happening on America's roads. Middle-mile autonomous trucking—the segment connecting distribution centers to retail stores—has emerged as the commercial proving ground for self-driving freight, and 2026 is the year it goes mainstream.

With Prologis predicting double-digit transport tariff increases in 2026, discover how TMS optimization and AI-powered route planning can help logistics teams control costs and maintain margins.