Read by more than 14,000 logistics leaders each month, the C.H. Robinson Edge Report brings together market data, expert analysis, and actionable guidance to help shippers stay ahead of volatility and plan with confidence. This month’s edition arrives as Middle East disruptions create long-tail impacts across global supply chains. Air and ocean freight is stabilizing, but routing constraints, rising fuel costs, and uneven capacity continue to limit flexibility.
From shifting market conditions, surging diesel prices, evolving trade policy, and cross-border pressure, the April Edge Report dives into what’s driving these changes and how to plan for what’s next.
What insights are inside the April 2026 Edge Report?
- Freight market: Get updated insights across truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, air, and ports and drayage. Learn how rising truckload costs are reshaping 2026 forecasts and how intermodal can unlock savings while pricing, fuel strategy, and capacity dynamics evolve.
- Trade policy and government regulations: Stay ahead of the IEEPA refund progress, tariff shifts, and the latest updates on commercial driver’s licenses legislation.
- Canada, Mexico, and cross-border: Discover how strong Mexico trade and increased Canadian enforcement are impacting carrier costs, limiting capacity, and muting typical seasonal rate relief for cross-border freight.
- Industry insights: Get sector-specific perspectives for automotive, retail, healthcare, and energy supply chains. Topics include how Middle East disruptions create long-tail impacts to automotive and retail supply chains, how oil price volatility is a hidden driver of healthcare costs, and how AI policy and geopolitics are shaping energy infrastructure planning.
- Diesel fuel: Explore strategies to manage rising fuel costs and surcharges amid global volatility, along with the latest trends across the United States, Canada, and Mexico to support smarter freight decisions.
The April Edge Report is now live
As market conditions and trade policies continue to evolve, the April Edge Report provides the clarity logistics leaders need to adapt and stay resilient. Read the full report and download shareable highlights to inform your planning for the months ahead.
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