In a landmark deal announced on February 9, 2026, a consortium led by FedEx  and private equity powerhouse Advent International  has agreed to acquire InPost , Europe's leading provider of automated parcel lockers and out-of-home delivery solutions, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately €7.8 billion  (about $9.2 billion ). The offer price of €15.60 per share  (cum dividend) represents a 50% premium  to InPost's undisturbed share price from early January 2026. The

SMC3 Monthly LTL Executive Briefing LTL Producer Price Index The U.S. economy kicked off 2026 with choppy but generally positive momentum, according to the latest Armada Corporate Intelligence Monthly LTL Executive Briefing. After a turbulent January marked by geopolitical volatility, extreme weather, trade uncertainties, and domestic headlines, business conditions showed modest improvement. Consumer resilience, manufacturing gains, booming nonresidential construction in key

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is reshaping its last-mile delivery landscape with a new online bidding process that opens access to its extensive network of facilities. Launched in January 2026, this initiative allows shippers of all sizes to bid for direct entry into more than 18,000 Destination Delivery Units (DDUs)  and over 170 local processing centers (LPCs)  nationwide. The goal? Faster, more reliable delivery—often same-day or next-day—while helping USPS monetize its i

Copyright Logistics Manager's Index The latest Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI®) , released by researchers from Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Florida Atlantic University, Rutgers University, the University of Nevada, Reno, and in partnership with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), shows the U.S. logistics sector accelerating into 2026. The January LMI registered at 59.6 , up +5.2  points from December's 54.2 (an 18-month low) a

Copyright Institute for Supply Management - PMI Report January 2026 The Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) released its January 2026 Manufacturing PMI® Report today, delivering encouraging news for the U.S. industrial sector. For the first time in 12 months, manufacturing activity expanded, with the headline Manufacturing PMI®  jumping to 52.6% —a substantial 4.7 percentage point  increase from December's seasonally adjusted reading of 47.9%. This marks the end of 26 con

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released its December 2025 Truck-Rail Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) today, showing modest but positive momentum in the sector. The index, which tracks the volume of freight moved by for-hire trucking and freight railroads (including intermodal shipments), rose 0.2%  from November 2025 to 135.1  (seasonally adjusted, base year 2000=100). This marks the second consecutive monthly inc

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, has released its monthly TransBorder Freight Data for November 2025. Published on a fixed schedule as mandated by the Office of Management and Budget, this comprehensive dataset captures the value of U.S. imports and exports with Canada and Mexico across all major transportation modes, commodities, and key geographic points. These figures, reported in nominal U.S. dollars, do not adjus

In the complex world of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, missed pickups have long been an accepted — yet costly — reality. With a single truck often carrying freight from up to 20 different shippers, tight schedules, terminal congestion, traffic delays, or communication breakdowns can easily disrupt the entire network. A single missed pickup doesn't just affect one shipment; it triggers a cascade of delays across terminals, routes, and other customers' freight, leading to

photo copyright peninsula trucklines www.peninsulatruck.com Regional LTL carrier Peninsula Truck Lines  has announced a new Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge  of $3 per shipment  on all freight originating in or destined for Washington and Oregon. The surcharge, which will appear as a separate line item on customer invoices, takes effect April 6, 2026 . The Federal Way, Washington-based carrier cited the “growing financial burden of state-level regulations” in the two s

OpenAI has taken a significant step to strengthen domestic manufacturing for AI infrastructure by issuing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP)  seeking U.S.-based suppliers for critical hardware, robotics components, and data center systems. Announced in a January 15, 2026 blog post, the RFP signals the company’s intent to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and accelerate the build-out of massive compute capacity needed to power next-generation AI models. For U.S. manuf

Major parcel carriers FedEx and UPS have rolled out significant changes to their surcharge assessments for large and bulky packages this month. These updates, effective January 12 for FedEx and January 26 for UPS, introduce cubic volume thresholds  alongside existing length, girth, and weight criteria. The result? More shipments — particularly lightweight but space-hogging ones — could now trigger Additional Handling  or Oversize/Large Package  surcharges, driving up landed c

The latest Cass Freight Index®  report for December 2025, released mid-January 2026 by Cass Information Systems, paints a picture of a freight market still grappling with seasonal and weather headwinds — yet showing early signs of tightening capacity and firmer pricing. As a key indicator of North American freight volumes and costs, the data offers timely insights for shippers navigating Q1 planning. Shipments Component Hits Cycle Low The shipments index  (measuring freight v

U.S. trade policy continues to evolve rapidly under President Donald Trump’s second term, with a series of executive orders, reciprocal tariff implementations, and ongoing negotiations reshaping international supply chains. Since early 2025, the administration has imposed widespread duties — citing national security, trade deficits, fentanyl flows, and migration — while reaching framework deals with several partners and facing legal challenges. As of the latest updates (Janua

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) recently released its Transportation Producer Price Index (PPI)  data for November 2025, providing valuable insight into the inflationary pressures facing the logistics and freight industry. Released on January 14, 2026 (BTS 26-09), this index measures changes in the costs producers face when purchasing transportation services and equipment — a key indicator for shippers monitoring freight expenses. From November 2024 to November

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released encouraging data this week: The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)  rose 1.2%  in November 2025 compared to October, marking a rebound after two consecutive months of declines. On a year-over-year basis, the index also increased 1.2%  from November 2024. This Freight TSI serves as a key economic barometer, tracking the volume of freight moved by the for-hire transportation sect

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is implementing significant changes to how package tracking data is accessed, effective April 2026 . This update, announced in a recent Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) advisory, focuses on bolstering security without disrupting the everyday experience for individual consumers and direct shippers. Here’s a clear breakdown of the upcoming changes and how businesses can prepare. No Changes for Everyday Consumers and Direct Shippers The good news first:

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook today, providing a detailed forecast for energy markets through 2027. The key takeaways include declining oil prices due to oversupply, modest adjustments in U.S. crude production, upward pressure on natural gas prices, and strong growth in electricity demand driven by renewables—particularly solar. These trends will have direct implications for transportation costs, freight budgeti

In today's hyper-connected global supply chains, a single cyber breach can halt shipments, spike costs, and disrupt operations for weeks. A new report from Everstream Analytics paints a sobering picture: cyberattacks targeting logistics companies are expected to double in 2026 , building on years of explosive growth. The numbers are staggering. Since 2021, incidents affecting carriers, ports, 3PLs, and other logistics providers have surged nearly 1,000% . In 2025 alone, cyber

In the ever-evolving world of international supply chains, trade truly does go where it's wanted and stays where it's appreciated. As highlighted in recent analysis by Stuart Chirls, November 2025 marked a stark divergence: global container demand surged 7.2% year-over-year , driven by robust growth across most regions—yet U.S. import volumes fell 3.9% , the eighth consecutive month of declines tied closely to ongoing trade tensions under President Trump's policies. This isn'

In a welcome development for shippers seeking cost-effective delivery options, UPS  and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)  have finalized a renewed agreement that brings the Postal Service back into the fold for select Ground Saver  and Mail Innovations  deliveries. After a year-long separation, this partnership is set to resume imminently, promising greater flexibility and expanded coverage for UPS's economical shipping service. A Return to Proven Collaboration The renewed deal