C.H. Robinson releases Edge Report: June freight market insights

Read by more than 14,000 logistics leaders each month, the C.H. Robinson Edge Report brings together market data, expert analysis, and actionable guidance to help shippers stay ahead of volatility and plan with confidence.

This month's edition arrives as tighter capacity, volatile fuel costs, and shifting trade policy create new challenges for shippers, while a recent Supreme Court ruling raises liability concerns for brokers and shippers alike.

From rate and capacity forecasts to evolving trade policy, the June Edge Report dives into what's driving these changes and how to plan for what's next. 

What insights are inside the June 2026 Edge Report? 

Freight market: Get updated insights across truckload, less than truckload, intermodal, ocean shipping, air shipping, and ports and drayage. Learn what the gradual return of "bubble" freight means for LTL networks and how earlier peak-season demand and tighter carrier allocations are compressing ocean shipping timelines. See why air shipment timing is becoming harder to predict and how to better plan for tighter booking windows and potential delays.

Canada, Mexico, and cross-border: Get the latest insights across North American cross-border freight. Learn how stricter enforcement of B-1 visa and English-language requirements is changing cross-border freight dynamics in Mexico, and how ongoing financial pressure on Canadian carriers is influencing trucking capacity across North America.

Trade policy and government regulations: See why continued tariff refund eligibility and processing are in question. Explore what the upcoming United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review could mean for long-term supply chain planning. Learn how newly proposed Section 301 tariffs could impact future landed costs and global trade flows.

Industry insights: Get sector-specific perspectives for retail, automotive, energy and healthcare supply chains. Topics include auto production shifting back to the United States, the impact of GLP-1 medications on retail supply chains, demand for temperature-controlled logistics in the healthcare sector, and how a global shortage of base oil- a key input used in industrial lubricants, automotive fluids, refrigeration systems, and metalworking processes-is driving up costs for the industrial sector.

Diesel, jet, and marine fuel: Understand how rising U.S. diesel prices and volatile North American fuel markets are increasing transportation costs and reshaping freight pricing dynamics to make more informed freight decisions.

The June Edge Report is now live 

As market conditions and trade policies continue to evolve, the June Edge Report provides the clarity logistics leaders need to adapt and stay resilient. Read the full report and download shareable highlights to inform your planning for the months ahead. 

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