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Freight Rate Volatility Index: How Real-Time Market Intelligence Is Replacing Static Contract Pricing in 2026
Freight rate volatility in 2026 is pushing shippers toward real-time market intelligence and dynamic pricing models. Learn how volatility indices are reshaping spot vs contract decisions.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 26, 2026 · 6 min read
The Shipper's Market of Q1 2026: How to Lock In Favorable Freight Rates Before the Window Closes
Q1 2026 remains a shipper's market with plentiful capacity and favorable contract rates. Learn tactical strategies to lock in rates across truckload, ocean, and parcel before capacity tightens.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Red Sea Disruptions Continue: How Ongoing Instability Is Reshaping Global Shipping Routes and Rates in 2026
Over two years after Houthi attacks first disrupted Red Sea shipping, the crisis remains unresolved. Here's how the ongoing instability is reshaping ocean freight routes, rates, and supply chain strategy in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Truckload Capacity Is Tightening Again: How Carrier Exits and Spot Spikes Shape 2026 Freight Strategy
Truckload spot rates are up 23% year-over-year and tender rejections hit 14% in February 2026. Here's what carrier exits mean for your freight strategy and why multi-modal flexibility matters now.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 16, 2026 · 6 min read