By the Numbers
Supply chain pipeline efficiency fell 49% in Q2
| October 16, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain | By The Numbers
LeadCoverage released the latest Supply Chain Growth Index (“SCGI”) showing that the LGER fell 49% even as freight rates climbed.
Throughput in the port of Rotterdam rose by 0.9% in the first nine months of the year
| October 16, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
The rise in throughput was primarily the result of increased throughput of coal, other dry bulk, crude oil, and mineral oil products.
Port of Long Beach Breaks all-time cargo record in September
| October 16, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
The Port of Long Beach achieved its busiest month in its 115-year history by moving nearly 1 million container units in September, a milestone fueled by the Port’s inclusion in shippers’ cost-saving strategies against high diesel costs, Panama Canal access restrictions and a possible new U.S.-China trade deal.
Korean Air reports tentative Q3 results, achieving record revenue despite high fuel prices
| October 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers
Korean Air achieved record-high quarterly revenue of KRW 5.0448 trillion in Q3 2026 despite sustained high fuel prices. This marks a year-on-year increase of KRW 1.0363 trillion. Operating profit also grew by KRW 44.9 billion year-on-year to KRW 421.2 billion.
Port of Oakland container volume increases 5.4% in September
| October 13, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
The Port of Oakland handled 188,517 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units=twenty-foot containers) in September 2026.
DAT: Truckload rates rise in September as diesel tops $6 a gallon
| October 13, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
Record diesel prices helped push truckload rates higher in September despite lower volumes for dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) freight compared with August, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
India and the widening tanker freight squeeze
| October 09, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Bulk | By The Numbers
This week’s Tanker Market Monitor tracks India’s return to Iraqi supply as Gulf oil movements recover amid persistent shipping risk.
Turkish Airlines carried 9 million passengers in September 2026
| October 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
Turkish Airlines announced passenger and cargo traffic results for September. During the month, the number of passengers reached 9 million and the total load factor was 86.8%.
CSX Corporation approve quarterly dividend
| October 09, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers
CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $0.14 per share quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business Nov. 30, 2026.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for August slipped to a still strong 11.5 reading
| October 08, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index in August slipped from July’s 12.4 reading to a still robust 11.5 as the run-up in freight rates basically stabilized.
Sub-Saharan Africa records strong trade growth as globalization reaches record level
| October 07, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded strong trade value growth in 2026 despite higher tariffs, geopolitical tensions and disruption to major trade routes.
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for September at 21,300 Units
| October 02, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
FTR reports that North American (N.A.) Class 8 preliminary net orders increased 18% month-over-month (m/m) and 3% year-over-year (y/y) to 21,300 units in September.
September 2026 U.S. transportation sector unemployment (4.7%) rises above September 2025 level (4.3%)
| October 02, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers
The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 4.7% (not seasonally adjusted) in September 2026 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Xeneta weekly ocean container shipping market update October 2, 2026
| October 02, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Bulk | By The Numbers
The Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update provides data and intelligence including the latest freight rate and capacity movements across global trades with supporting insight from Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst.
Seaway Traffic Results (as of September 30, 2026)
| October 02, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Bulk | By The Numbers
Seaway Monthly Traffic Results
Venezuela’s oil sector comeback accelerated by majors and newcomers
| September 25, 2026 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
Venezuela’s upstream oil sector is attracting its broadest pool of international operators and capital in decades, with established majors expanding their footprints and new operators entering under revised contractual frameworks.
What data from millions of commercial vehicles reveals about the health of the U.S. supply chain
| September 22, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain | By The Numbers
Geotab Inc. published a new Health of U.S. Supply Chain report that points to an American supply chain showing resilience.
FTR reports U.S. trailer orders strengthened in August at 24,144 units
| September 21, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers
FTR reported U.S. heavy-duty trailer orders strengthened sharply in August.
DP World Cochin record container throughput
| September 18, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals | By The Numbers
DP World Cochin’s International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput in August 2026, handling 97,952 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an increase of 51% year-on-year.
NWSA laden exports above five-year average
| September 18, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
Domestic container volumes decreased by 0.6% compared to YTD 2025. Alaska increased 0.1%, and Hawaii volumes decreased 4.1%.
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