BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is hosting a free State of Freight: Key Issues in Transportation webinar on July 9.
“While tariff pressures have eased in 2026, the situation remains fluid, and geopolitical risks, such as the Iran conflict, are creating ripple effects across energy and chemicals markets,” said Jonathan Starks, CEO, FTR. “At the same time, carrier conditions have improved rapidly, raising a pivotal question for the months ahead: Will capacity constraints continue to define truck rates, or are we entering a new phase of the freight cycle?”
The webinar will offer transportation professional’s analysis of the economic, geopolitical and market forces shaping freight transportation in the second half of 2026.
An Evolving Landscape
According to FTR, as freight markets navigate a rapidly evolving landscape, transportation leaders face critical questions surrounding inflation, global uncertainty, carrier profitability and the future direction of freight rates. In this free webinar, FTR analysts will examine the most important developments affecting trucking, rail, intermodal, and supply chain planning.
Attendees will gain insight into several critical topics currently influencing transportation markets, including:
- Tariffs & Inflation – While tariff impacts have eased compared to previous years, ongoing policy adjustments continue to influence inflation expectations, business confidence, and shipper decision-making.
- Geopolitical Spillovers – The conflict involving Iran has not directly disrupted domestic freight markets beyond fuel costs, but indirect impacts across energy and chemical supply chains remain highly uncertain.
- Carrier Market Shift – Carrier conditions strengthened significantly during the first half of 2026, signaling a notable change in the balance between freight demand and available capacity.
Designed for All Facets of the Logistics Industry
“The webinar is designed for transportation executives, supply chain leaders, logistics professionals, shippers, carriers, brokers, equipment manufacturers and anyone responsible for planning and budgeting in today’s freight environment,” FTR said. “Participants will receive actionable market intelligence and economic insights to help them better understand emerging risks, identify opportunities, and make more informed business decisions.”
Webinar Details
Event: State of Freight: Key Issues in Transportation
Date: July 9 – 11:00 AM EDT
Cost: Complimentary
Registration: https://www.ftrintel.com/keyissues
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