Freight Market Rebounds As Capacity Consumer Spending Rise

Freight Market Rebounds As Capacity Consumer Spending Rise

The freight market is showing signs of recovery, driven by rebounding capacity and increased consumer spending. U.S. import volumes continue to grow, with positive trends observed in trucking, intermodal, and rail transportation. While uncertainties remain, the market outlook is more optimistic than before, offering a glimmer of hope for the industry. The recovery is fueled by both the ability to move goods (capacity recovery) and the demand for those goods (consumer spending), leading to increased freight activity.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Freight Market Rebounds As Capacity and Spending Rise

Freight Market Rebounds As Capacity and Spending Rise

The freight market shows signs of recovery after multiple challenges, driven by rebounding capacity and increased consumer spending. The surge in import volume is influenced by both short-term factors and long-term trends. Trucking and rail transportation are both exhibiting positive momentum in land transport. Growth in intermodal volume reflects robust consumer spending, while shifts in consumer spending patterns also significantly impact the freight market. Despite remaining uncertainties, positive signals are emerging, warranting cautious optimism.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Gloda Boosts Tiktok Shops Expansion in Brazil with Data Tech

Gloda Boosts Tiktok Shops Expansion in Brazil with Data Tech

Gloda and ABLELIVE have launched Brazil's first TikTok Shop database, empowering brands' live e-commerce operations in the Brazilian market through five major data modules. This collaboration aims to build a 'data + influencer' closed loop, helping brands accurately select products, match influencers, and seize the booming opportunities in the Brazilian live e-commerce market. The database provides insights into product trends, influencer performance, and competitor strategies, enabling data-driven decision-making for optimal campaign performance and market penetration.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Gloda Launches Fulfillment Rate Tool for Tiktok Sellers

Gloda Launches Fulfillment Rate Tool for Tiktok Sellers

Gloda's new 'Fulfillment Rate' feature quantifies a creator's execution and cooperation, helping brands select TikTok creators more precisely, reduce collaboration risks, and improve content launch efficiency and sales conversion rates. This feature offers fulfillment rate filtering, horizontal comparison, and historical record viewing tools, empowering merchants to achieve data-driven creator selection and boost TikTok business growth. By providing a clear metric of reliability, brands can optimize their influencer marketing campaigns and achieve better ROI on the TikTok platform.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Guinea Customs Adopts Wcos Ncen System to Boost Enforcement

Guinea Customs Adopts Wcos Ncen System to Boost Enforcement

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WACAM project, provided Guinea Customs with the nCEN application and related training to enhance its enforcement capabilities. The nCEN system assists Guinea Customs in strengthening cooperation with other agencies, improving enforcement efficiency, and utilizing data-driven decision-making. This leads to more effective combating of smuggling, safeguarding national security, and promoting trade facilitation. This project serves as a successful example of international cooperation for enhancing customs enforcement capacity in other developing countries.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Supports Paraguays Datadriven Customs Reform

WCO Supports Paraguays Datadriven Customs Reform

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting Paraguay's National Customs Directorate (DNA) in developing a new five-year strategic plan to enhance decision-making and accelerate customs modernization through the creation of a management reporting system. A workshop brought together officials from various departments, focusing on strategic objectives, KPI development, and project alignment. The plan aims to improve operational efficiency, establish monitoring mechanisms, and enable data-driven decision-making, preparing Paraguayan Customs to adapt to global trade challenges.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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North American Class 8 Truck Orders See Volatile Demand

North American Class 8 Truck Orders See Volatile Demand

North American Class 8 truck orders, while slightly decreased, remain at a high level, driven by various factors. Recession risks should be monitored. Order growth benefits capacity, but also brings competition and cost pressures. The sustained high order volume indicates continued demand in the logistics sector, potentially influenced by infrastructure projects and consumer spending. However, manufacturers and operators need to carefully manage increased capacity to avoid oversupply and maintain profitability in a potentially softening economic environment.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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North American Class 8 Truck Orders Drop Sharply on Trade Uncertainty

North American Class 8 Truck Orders Drop Sharply on Trade Uncertainty

North American Class 8 truck orders plummeted in February, falling over 30% year-over-year, significantly below expectations. This decline is largely driven by trade policy uncertainty, tightening emission regulations, and slowing economic activity. Businesses should closely monitor policy developments, optimize supply chains, strengthen technological innovation, and flexibly adjust production plans to navigate these market challenges. The steep drop highlights growing concerns about the economic outlook and the impact of external factors on the trucking industry.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CH Robinson SAS Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Planning

CH Robinson SAS Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Planning

C.H. Robinson and SAS have partnered to launch a supply chain solution based on Dynamic Business Planning, aiming to integrate demand and transportation data and break down traditional supply chain silos. Initially focused on the retail and CPG industries, it leverages data-driven agile planning to help businesses reduce costs and improve efficiency, enhance customer service, and strengthen supply chain resilience. This collaboration marks a shift in supply chain management from static planning to dynamic business planning.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Global Trade Shifts Focus from Reshoring to Supply Chain Diversification

Global Trade Shifts Focus from Reshoring to Supply Chain Diversification

A Kearney report indicates a growing desire among companies to reshore and diversify their supply chains. This shift is driven by geopolitical factors, the pandemic, cost considerations, and technological advancements. Consequently, supply chains are becoming more regionalized, digitized, and resilient. Companies are actively exploring strategies like nearshoring and diversifying their supplier base to mitigate risks and enhance responsiveness. The report highlights the increasing importance of building adaptable and agile supply chains in the face of global uncertainties.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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