Latest News US retailers forecast early — and brief — peak shipping season Top 25 LTL carriers look to industrial gains for freight in 2026 Hormuz closure drives deepening divide in east-west bunker supplies Ocean carriers cash in as high demand piles on stretched shipping system  Truckload leader Kevin Knight retires from Knight-Swift More News ✕ More News & Analysis US retailers forecast early — and brief — peak shipping season The National Retail Federation on Monday upgraded its previous forecast for June imports, but lowered expectations for imports landing through the rest of the summer and into early fall. Top 25 LTL carriers look to industrial gains for freight in 2026 After three years of flattish revenue, the largest US LTL carriers are poised for growth, as long as manufacturing activity continues to expand. Hormuz closure drives deepening divide in east-west bunker supplies While there is no widespread drying up of fuel in the worst-hit ports, availability is steadily tightening in specific regions, particularly around low-sulfur blends.