January 2026 Monthly Market Update
January 23, 2026
The recent holiday season has sparked renewed optimism for carriers and 3PLs, but it may also raise concerns for shippers, depending on how seriously they
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The recent holiday season has sparked renewed optimism for carriers and 3PLs, but it may also raise concerns for shippers, depending on how seriously they
This holiday peak shipping season is shaping up to be a fairly solid one compared to the past two years in terms of spot and
The demand outlook over the next few months appears relatively weak, with little change in policy to give shippers confidence on how to proceed.
The freight market is entering the early stages of the holiday shipping season without a clear signal on whether demand will be muted. Economic
Data and historical trends suggest limited volatility in transportation markets until mid to late October. The outlook for demand remains stable to slightly down until
Any near-term disruptions in the freight market are likely to be unexpected, as there is little evidence that conditions will change meaningfully over the