C.H. Robinson releases Edge Report: February 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 winter storms disrupt transportation networks across North America, automotive demand pivots toward affordability, and energy markets adjust to softer pricing and long-term structural change.

From tight refrigerated capacity tied to seasonal demand to emerging trade and regulatory developments, the February Edge Report outlines what's changing and what it means for supply chain strategy in 2026.

What insights are inside the February 2026 Edge Report?

• Freight market: Get updated insights across truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, air, and ports and drayage. Learn how carrier routing and service-string changes in ocean freight are shaping space availability, transit times, and schedule reliability, while air freight markets balance calendar-driven tightness in Asia with long-term structural changes in South Asia and South America.
• Trade policy and government regulations: Stay current on three newly announced trade deals between India and the European Union, the United States and India, and the United States and Taiwan, alongside ongoing tariff discussions and regulatory developments shaping global trade flows.
• Canada, Mexico, and cross-border: Explore how Mexico's growing role in non-automotive exports, Canada's trucking regulations, and U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations are impacting cross-border freight flows.
• Industry insights: Get sector-specific perspectives for automotive, energy, retail, and healthcare supply chains. Topics include vehicle demand shifting away from larger EVs, continued growth in renewables, AI speeding up drug development, and how winter storms may impact timely floral deliveries.
• Diesel fuel: Track diesel price trends across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including how softer energy prices may provide cost relief even as volatility and regional disruptions persist.

The February Edge Report is now live

As market conditions and trade policies continue to evolve, the February 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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