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Aug 11, 2026

Why Every Road in North American Freight Leads to Chicago

There’s a reason freight people say “it all runs through Chicago.” Not because it’s poetic. Because it’s true. Draw a map of North American rail and highway infrastructure and something becomes obvious…
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Aug 05, 2026

The Quiet Comeback: Why Intermodal Deserves a Second Look Right Now

For the past couple of years, shippers have had the upper hand. Capacity was easy to find, rates stayed low, and truckload carriers competed hard for every load. That window is closing.…
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Jul 30, 2026

The Freight Market Is Tightening Without a Demand Boom

The freight market is moving into a new phase—but not because shipment volumes are surging. Demand remains relatively soft, with June shipment activity declining 4.1% year over year and 3.1% from May.…
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Jul 27, 2026

The Gordie Howe Bridge Just Opened. Here’s What Changes for Freight.

On July 27, the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to traffic between Detroit and Windsor. Eight years of construction, several delayed opening dates, and a few months of political noise later, trucks…
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Jul 22, 2026

O’Malley’s Market Minute – July 2026

Why Freight Rates Are Rising Without a Demand Surge The freight market is sending mixed signals. Spot rates have climbed to some of the highest levels we’ve seen in years, creating optimism…
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Jul 17, 2026

When the Map Changes Overnight: Wildfires, Rail Corridors, and the Case for a Nimbler Supply Chain

Every summer, North American shippers plan around a set of assumptions: rail lines run on schedule, highway corridors stay open, and freight moves on a predictable cadence. This summer, those assumptions are…
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Jun 26, 2026

June Freight Market Update: Tight Capacity Continues to Shape the Market

After more than two years of soft freight conditions, the market continues to move in a positive direction—but not for the reasons many might expect. Freight demand is gradually improving, yet the…
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Jun 23, 2026

Why Retailers Are Quietly Rewriting Their Cross-Border Playbooks Ahead of Peak 2026

For large North American retailers, peak season planning in 2026 is starting earlier, and looking materially different than in prior years. The reason isn’t demand volatility alone. It’s the convergence of tariff…
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Jun 16, 2026

Back-to-School Supply Chains: How Retailers and Manufacturers Can Win the Summer Surge

As summer begins, another major shipping cycle is already underway across North America: back-to-school season. Spanning June through early September, this period represents one of the most important retail and manufacturing surges…
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Jun 13, 2026

Navigating Peak Produce Season: How Shippers Can Protect Freshness and On-Time Delivery This Summer

Each summer, the North American transportation network experiences a predictable—but increasingly complex—shift: peak produce season. From California’s fruits and vegetables to cross-border shipments from Mexico and greenhouse production across Canada, June through…
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Jun 11, 2026

O’Malley’s Market Minute | June 2026

Freight Market Uncertainty Is Back. Here’s How Shippers Should Respond. Watch the full discussion below featuring Shaun O’Malley along with special guests Jess Jones, Director of Pricing, and Matt McCart, Pricing Manager.…
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Jun 03, 2026

The New Freight Reality: How Shippers Can Win in a Volatile, AI-Driven Logistics Market

Why adaptability, not cost, will define supply chain success in 2026 and beyond Introduction The North American freight market has entered what many industry leaders are calling the “new never normal.” From…

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