ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS TO ACQUIRE ITS LOGISTICS, FORMING $5.4B COMBINED 3PL
Echo signed a definitive agreement to buy ITS Logistics, creating a platform with about $5.4 billion in pro forma 2025 revenue and an expanded footprint that includes 4 million square feet of warehousing and drop-trailer capabilities; closing is expected in the first half of 2026, pending approvals.
PROLOGIS SEES U.S. WAREHOUSE MARKET TIGHTENING THROUGH 2026
The logistics REIT said vacancy has likely peaked and rents are turning positive in some markets, with 2026 guidance calling for stable occupancy and improved net absorption after a record year of lease signings in 2025.
PROLOGIS REPORTS RECORD 2025 LEASE SIGNINGS, SIGNALS MOMENTUM INTO 2026
Prologis logged 228 million square feet of new leases last year and reiterated 2026 guidance, citing strengthening customer demand even as overall occupancy ticked modestly lower year over year in Q4.
BENCHMARK DIESEL PRICE TICKS HIGHER AFTER 8 STRAIGHT WEEKLY DECLINES
DOE/EIA’s weekly retail diesel average rose 7.1 cents to $3.53/gal, as ULSD futures climbed on geopolitical tensions and production issues in Kazakhstan, potentially lifting fuel surcharges for carriers and shippers this week.
WINTER STORM POISED TO HAMMER U.S. TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS JAN. 23–25
FreightWaves warns of widespread disruptions from heavy snow and icing across more than 30 states, with major interstates, airports and distribution hubs at elevated risk of closures and delays through the weekend.
SUBZERO TEMPS TO SQUEEZE TRUCKING; ‘PROTECT-FROM-FREEZE’ DEMAND TO SPIKE
An Arctic blast will push wind chills well below zero across the Midwest and into the South, straining equipment and boosting reefer and heated service needs as fleets enact cold-weather protocols that can slow network velocity.
ICE STORM THREATENS SOUTHEAST FREIGHT CORRIDORS FROM TEXAS TO THE CAROLINAS
Forecasts call for significant freezing rain that could make stretches of I‑10, I‑20 and I‑40 impassable this weekend, with officials urging drivers to avoid travel during the peak icing window Sunday.
IF DALLAS GETS ICED IN, NATIONAL SUPPLY CHAINS WILL FEEL THE CHILL
With DFW a critical freight hub spanning interstate, rail and air cargo networks, ice accumulation could trigger cascading highway closures, rail slowdowns and airport ground stops that ripple across U.S. distribution flows.
A. DUIE PYLE TO BUILD PORT-ADJACENT LTL HUB AND WAREHOUSE NEAR PORT OF VIRGINIA
The carrier purchased a 43‑acre site in Suffolk’s Port 460 Logistics Center for a combined cross‑dock and 200,000‑sq‑ft warehouse (expandable to 420,000 sq ft), targeting a Q2 2027 completion to tighten port-to-LTL connectivity.
Q4 DATA: CARGO THEFT STAYS ELEVATED IN U.S. AND MEXICO AS CRIMINALS ADAPT
BSI Consulting highlights persistent theft targeting rail corridors and in‑transit handoffs in hubs like Southern California, Chicago and Memphis, prompting calls for tighter visibility and custody controls across modes.
TRUCKING ALLIANCE LAYS OUT 2026 SAFETY AGENDA FOCUSED ON IN‑CAB REFORMS
In a new series, the coalition of large carriers details policy priorities aimed at driver-focused safety improvements and stricter compliance, signaling potential regulatory shifts ahead.
USPS OPENS BIDDING PLATFORM FOR RETAILERS TO RESERVE LAST‑MILE CAPACITY
The Postal Service launched a site for shippers to bid for delivery slots at local post offices and processing units, part of a push to monetize its universal last‑mile network and diversify revenue.
CMA CGM RE‑ROUTES SERVICES AWAY FROM RED SEA, ADDING CAPE OF GOOD HOPE TRANSITS
Weeks after test sailings, the carrier will again divert key Asia–Europe services around Africa due to security risks, extending transit times by up to two weeks and complicating schedules for U.S.-bound intermodal flows.
JB HUNT Q4: INTERMODAL OPERATING INCOME UP 16% YEAR OVER YEAR
JB Hunt reported intermodal operating income of $135.5 million on efficiency gains and a more balanced network, while segment revenue dipped 3% amid softer transcontinental volumes.
LOADSTAR: U.S. CLAMPDOWN ON NON‑DOM DRIVERS COULD LEAD TO INDUSTRY STAGNATION
Analysis suggests state‑level moves on non‑domiciled CDL holders and federal enforcement trends may constrain driver supply in 2026, limiting capacity recovery even as profitability pressures persist.
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