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

March report examines how Middle East conflict, new U.S. tariffs, and shifting freight demand are shaping global supply chains

2026-03-05 | News

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 military conflict in the Middle East disrupts air freight globally and raises uncertainty in global energy markets. New U.S. tariffs have been imposed, and uneven demand returns to air and ocean freight following Lunar New Year.

 

From tightening truckload capacity, tariff impacts across industries, and cross-border risks, the March Edge Report outlines what’s changing and what it means for supply chain strategy in 2026.

What insights are inside the March 2026 Edge Report?

  • Freight market: Get updated insights across truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, air, and ports and drayage. Discover how winter weather is having a trailing impact on trucking rates and how flatbed capacity is at its tightest in four years.
  • Trade policy and government regulations: Stay current on the new Section 122 tariffs and see how new federal rules for commercial driver’s licenses could affect truckload capacity.
  • Canada, Mexico, and cross-border: Discover how electronics manufacturing is fueling export growth in Mexico, why labor constraints are adding pressure to Canada’s freight market, and how shifting policies and security developments are influencing cross-border trade flows.
  • Industry insights: Get sector-specific perspectives for automotive, energy, retail, and healthcare supply chains. Topics include why retailers are focusing on SKU reduction, how Medicare cuts could slow technology adoption in healthcare, and how changes to U.S. emissions rules could introduce new uncertainty for energy and automotive supply chains.
  • Diesel fuel: Track how military activity in Iran may impact diesel fuel prices, along with the latest diesel trends across the United States, Canada, and Mexico to support smarter freight decisions.

The March Edge Report is now live

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