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Freight pressures build as year-end demand approaches
Published: Thursday, November 05, 2026 | 09:00 AM CDT
North America truckload delivery
Regional disruptions and demand patterns are having an outsized impact as truckload capacity declines.
Find out what to watch as year-end truckload demand buildsNorth America LTL delivery
To cover higher operating costs, LTL carriers are using new pricing strategies.
Find out what it means for your freightOcean Freight
U.S. import demand is easing after an extended high season, but congestion and schedule disruption continue limiting usable vessel capacity. Suez Canal restorations could improve network efficiency, while escalating Middle East security risks are affecting routing, transit times and costs.
Explore November ocean freight trends and planning considerationsAir Freight
Expect tightened capacity on selected Asia-origin lanes in November due to technology demand and returning general cargo. Trans-Atlantic winter schedules may limit departure choices, while oversized and specialised deliveries face fewer suitable aircraft options.
Explore November air freight trends and planning considerationsIntermodal
Shippers turn to intermodal as an alternative to rising truckload costs. With capacity tightening and pricing pressure building in key markets, early planning can help shippers secure capacity while preserving rail’s cost advantage.
See where intermodal capacity is tightening and how to position your freightPorts & drayage
Uneven vessel arrivals and inland equipment constraints continue affecting container recovery. In North America, Southern California delays, Norfolk’s shorter gate hours, Savannah chassis pressure and Houston’s industrial demand are creating different challenges for delivery reliability and costs.
Explore November ports and drayage developmentsCanada, Mexico & cross-border
Cross-border capacity is becoming increasingly dependant on the corridor. Trade growth, seasonal demand, equipment positioning and driver availability are creating different pressures across U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada freight, making lane-level planning increasingly important.
Get the latest considerations for navigating uneven cross-border capacityTrade policy & customs
U.S. trade relations with China and Canada appear to be reaching new stages.
Also catch up on new tariffs, USMCA negotiations and the latest on refundsGovernment & regulations
The U.S. election results are in, altering control of Congress for 2027.
Learn what it means for transportation infrastructure fundingDiesel fuel
Refining outages, low distillate inventories and disrupted trade routes are keeping diesel prices high, even as crude markets look healthier. With global inventories drawing down ahead of winter, shippers and carriers should plan for elevated fuel costs into 2027.
Check the latest diesel prices in the United States, Mexico and Canada
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