# FreightWaves Type: Company Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/freightwaves-company Canonical HTML page: https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/freightwaves-company ## Timeline - **2026-07-17**: Cathay Pacific postpones Mideast flights — Cathay Pacific announces indefinite deferral of freighter service to Riyadh (originally planned Aug 1) and pushes passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh to Oct 25 and 26. - **2026-07-15**: 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Awards Ceremony — FreightWaves announced winners at the Supply Chain AI Symposium in Chicago, recognizing 15 companies across two categories. - **2026-07-15**: FreightWaves AI Excellence in Supply Chain Awards Ceremony — Winners were unveiled at the Old Post Office in Chicago during the FreightWaves Supply Chain AI Symposium. Ten AI Solution Providers and five Operational AI Integration companies were honored. - **2026-07**: Cargolux halts Middle East restart — Cargolux informs customers that flights to Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam, and Riyadh remain suspended due to drone and missile attacks; only Muscat operates. ## Recent coverage (8 stories) ### Cathay Pacific Halts Mideast Cargo Flights, Risking 12% Capacity Drop 2026-07-20 19:00:42 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 Cathay Pacific and Cargolux have suspended cargo services to key Gulf hubs after renewed US-Iran hostilities, threatening to erase the recent 4% YoY air cargo capacity recovery and potentially replicate the earlier 12% drop. Shippers face imminent rate spikes and rerouting challenges on Asia-Europe lanes. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/cathay-pacific-mideast-cargo-halt-iran-war-capacity ### AI Saves Supply Chains 18.8% on Spend: 2026 FreightWaves Awards Reveal $55M Wins 2026-07-16 21:15:40 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 FreightWaves’ 2026 AI awards highlight quantifiable ROI: Arkestro’s platform delivers 18.8% average procurement savings and 60% faster sourcing. With 60 nominations and 15 winners, the event signals AI’s shift from pilot to production in logistics. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/ai-supply-chain-savings-freightwaves-2026 ### FreightWaves AI Awards: Arkestro Cuts Procurement Costs 18.8% 2026-07-16 20:34:13 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 The 2026 FreightWaves AI Excellence Awards spotlight the fast-maturing AI supply chain ecosystem, with Arkestro reporting 18.8% average savings. The expanded two-category awards and record 60 nominations signal AI’s move from pilot to production, offering logistics leaders a blueprint for measurable ROI. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/freightwaves-2026-ai-supply-chain-awards-procurement-savings ### TL Rates Surge 16% Above Baseline in Q2; Q3 Forecast to Hit 17.7% — Supply Chain Alert 2026-07-15 10:36:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 Truckload rates hit 16% above baseline in Q2 2026, with a forecasted jump to 17.7% in Q3, as driver shortages and fuel costs squeeze capacity. Supply chain managers face crumbling routing guides and accelerating transportation expenses, demanding urgent strategic adjustments. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/tl-rates-surge-16-percent-q3-forecast-17-7-percent-supply-chain ### Truckload Capacity Constraints Persist as Spring Peak Intensifies 2026-03-22 01:40:12 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 National truckload rejection rates remain elevated as the industry enters the spring season, signaling a prolonged period of capacity tightness. Shippers face increasing pressure to secure reliable transport as carriers leverage a market favoring service providers over volume commitments. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/truckload-market-tightness-spring-2026 ### Freight Recovery Hits Full Swing as Logistics Index Surges 2026-03-04 00:49:36 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 The February Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) indicates a robust recovery in the freight sector, marking a significant shift from previous periods of stagnation. Key metrics across warehousing, transportation, and inventory levels suggest that the industry has entered a definitive growth phase. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/lmi-freight-recovery-full-swing-february-2026 ### Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Sparks Supply Chain Volatility for SMBs 2026-03-03 00:40:55 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 A landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down specific tariffs has failed to provide the expected market stability for small businesses. Instead, the decision has introduced a new era of policy volatility, forcing SMBs to navigate complex supply chain shifts amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/scotus-tariff-ruling-smb-supply-chain-impact ### Q1 2026 Freight Rate Reports Signal Shifting Market Dynamics 2026-02-23 19:04:35 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3 FreightWaves has released its comprehensive Q1 2026 rate reports for shippers, carriers, and brokers, providing a data-driven roadmap for the logistics industry. Leveraging SONAR analytics and industry surveys, these reports offer critical insights into demand forecasts and pricing strategies for the upcoming quarter. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/q1-2026-freight-rate-reports-analysis --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getsupplybrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.