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Freight Market Update: February 2026

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Insights at a glance

Global freight insights & supply chain trends for February 2026

Published: Thursday, February 05, 2026 | 09:00 AM CDT

North America truckload shipping

Load-to-truck ratios have shot up, particularly for temperature-controlled capacity.

Find out what to expect in the months ahead

North America LTL shipping

With a carrier going out of business, freight is shifting to different networks.

Get our tips for managing through the transition

Ocean freight

Changes in how carriers are configuring their routes and service strings are impacting available space, transit time, and schedule reliability.

Learn how you’ll need to adjust your planning decisions

Air freight

While some lanes are experiencing typical Lunar New Year pressures, more permanent changes in others require new shipping strategies.

Get our regional insights for February

Intermodal

Securing volume commitments in Q1 will be key to more reliable coverage later in the year.

Check out the latest on rates, service, and best strategies

Ports & drayage

Icy conditions and new procedures at some inland ramps are slowing drayage cycle times.

See where backlogs may impact your shipments

Canada, Mexico & cross-border

The valuation of the Mexican peso and new mandatory training for drivers in Quebec could affect capacity.

Read the full Mexico and Canada reports

Trade policy & customs

New trade deals with India and Taiwan have been announced.

Go to our full report for details and for other trade issues to watch

Government & regulations

Disputes continue over licenses for truck drivers who don’t live in the state that issued them.

Get the update on what’s happening in California

Diesel fuel

Prices in Canada have increased each week this year.

Track the latest diesel price trends across North America

Industry Insights

Retail

Winter storms, recommerce, and pop-ups impact retail supply chains

Read the retail update

Automotive

Bigger EVs fall short as shoppers shift toward base models

Read the automotive update

Energy

2026 outlook: Oil prices soften and renewables grow

Read the energy update

Healthcare

Faster AI drug development set to reshape pharma supply chains

Read the healthcare update

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