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The AI data center buildout is the largest infrastructure investment cycle in modern history. U.S. spending on data center construction starts reached an estimated $77.7 billion in 2025 according to Equipment World – a 190% year-over-year increase – and Moody's projects $3 trillion in global spending over the next five years to keep pace with AI capacity demand. With more than 2,788 data centers currently announced or under construction across the U.S., the pressure on every link in the supply chain – including logistics – has never been greater.
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The Logistics Problem Most AI Data Center Projects Don't See Coming
Topics: Expedited Truckload LTL Distribution and Fulfillment Industry News Supply Chain Strategy
27 min read
Cross-Border Logistics Strategy: Resilience in an Era of Volatility
Cross-border logistics strategy is no longer a tactical concern. It is a competitive differentiator.
As nearshoring accelerates and U.S.–Mexico trade volumes continue to grow, shippers are discovering that moving freight across borders requires more than capacity. It requires infrastructure, compliance expertise, visibility, and disciplined coordination.
Topics: Mexico Cross-Border Supply Chain Strategy
5 min read
Warehousing, Ports, and the Case for Flow in 2026
As we move into 2026, the warehousing market is showing early signs of moderation—but not normalization. While select markets are beginning to soften, warehouse costs nationally remain elevated compared to pre-2020 levels, and pricing behavior continues to vary widely by geography.
Topics: PortSide Distribution and Fulfillment Industry News Supply Chain Strategy
3 min read
What 1,000+ Shippers Are Saying About 2026
As supply chains move into 2026, the conversation has shifted. Shippers are no longer reacting to constant disruption—but they aren’t operating with full confidence either. Instead, planning decisions are being made with greater discipline, tighter assumptions, and far less margin for error.
Topics: Tariffs Supply Chain Industry News Supply Chain Strategy
10 min read
Q1 2026 Supply Chain & Logistics Outlook
The start of 2026 doesn’t bring a clean reset for the supply chain—but it does bring more clarity than we’ve had in recent years. Across transportation, ports, and warehousing, conditions are being shaped less by sudden demand swings and more by structural changes: tighter capacity, regulatory enforcement, evolving trade patterns, and the lingering influence of trade policy and tariffs on sourcing and routing decisions. Together, these forces are reinforcing the need for flexibility when disruptions occur.
Topics: International Mexico Supply Chain Truckload LTL Distribution and Fulfillment Industry News Intermodal
1 min read
A Holiday Surprise From the Averitt Family
Every year, we look forward to sharing a little holiday cheer with our associates, customers, and community. This year’s video features a special storyteller: a talking Christmas present with a journey of its own.
Topics: Culture
7 min read
How to Choose the Right Freight Transportation Provider for Your Business
For any business, choosing a freight transportation provider is a cornerstone of effective supply chain management. Working with a trustworthy and efficient partner can streamline your entire operation, from warehouse to doorstep.
Topics: Freight Handling
7 min read
Regional vs. Centralized Distribution: Evaluating Approaches for Quick Delivery and Fulfillment
Identifying the most optimum distribution strategy is crucial for shippers to streamline the movement of goods and enhance supply chain efficiency. There are two primary types of distribution strategies that leverage warehouses to stage freight for distribution to final destinations: regional and centralized.
Topics: Warehouse
9 min read
5 Common Challenges Faced by Shippers and How to Avoid Them
The shipping industry can be complex and constantly changing, much like a challenging puzzle with moving pieces. For those involved in shipping freight and managing logistics for a business, this means facing a series of obstacles.
