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C.H. Robinson Edge Report flags tightening freight capacity as transportation costs rise

PUBT·08/27/2026 02:36:19
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C.H. Robinson Edge Report flags tightening freight capacity as transportation costs rise
  • C.H. Robinson published its August 2026 Edge Report, flagging tighter capacity, rising transport costs, trade-policy shifts as key freight-market risks.
  • Truckload capacity tightening is driving planning strain, while LTL costs are rising, increasing pressure on transportation budgets.
  • Softer ocean demand is improving shipper flexibility in some lanes, though constraints persist; air-freight tightness is becoming more origin-specific.
  • Cross-border capacity in Mexico is tightening on stricter B-1 visa enforcement, English-language requirements, tighter freight-document scrutiny.
  • New Section 301 tariff framework, USMCA uncertainty, diesel volatility could add cost swings, complicate freight and sourcing decisions.


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