Read by more than 14,000 logistics leaders each month, the C.H. Robinson Edge Report brings together market data, expert analysis, and actionable guidance to help shippers stay ahead of volatility and plan with confidence.
This month’s edition arrives as Mother’s Day, Roadcheck Week, produce season, and the start of beverage season converge to impact trucking, while the military conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt vessel movements, air routes and fuel prices.
From rate and capacity forecasts to evolving trade policy, the Edge Report for May dives into what’s driving these changes and how to plan for what’s next.
What insights are inside the May 2026 Edge Report?
- Freight market: Get updated insights across truckload, less than truckload, intermodal, ocean shipping, air shipping, and ports and drayage. Learn how seasonal events are affecting trucking, what’s driving cautious optimism in LTL, and how ocean and air freight patterns are altering timing, route, and cost expectations.
- Canada, Mexico, and cross-border: Get the latest insights across North American cross-border freight. Explore Mexico’s manufacturing growth, trade dynamics, and rising cost pressures.
- Trade policy and government regulations: Stay ahead of tariff refunds, potential new tariffs, and legislation targeting freight fraud and cargo theft.
- Industry insights: Get sector-specific perspectives for retail, automotive, energy and healthcare supply chains. Topics include value-driven retail consumers, automotive margins being compressed by the strength of the Mexican peso, how energy projects are driving a heavy-haul crunch, and healthcare regulations expanding into transportation.
- Diesel fuel: Understand rising fuel costs and surcharges as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, alongside regional diesel trends in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to make more informed freight decisions.
The May Edge Report is now live
As market conditions and trade policies continue to evolve, the May Edge Report provides the clarity logistics leaders need to adapt and stay resilient. Read the full report and download shareable highlights to inform your planning for the months ahead.
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