Cargo theft is not new. For decades, criminals have targeted trucks, warehouses, and distribution centers in search of high-value goods. What is new is how quickly freight fraud is evolving and how artificial intelligence is accelerating that evolution. In 2026,...
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Insights from January 2026
Insights from January 2026 As 2026 begins, several developments across manufacturing, transportation pricing, trucking, technology investment, and maritime oversight stood out across the logistics landscape. While conditions continue to evolve, these updates offer...
Managed Freight vs. Monitored Freight: What Importers Need to Know in 2026
On paper, many logistics providers sound the same. Everyone offers visibility. Everyone claims to be proactive. Everyone promises to keep you informed. But when disruptions happen, the difference between managed freight and monitored freight becomes painfully clear....
Insights from December 2025
Insights from December 2025 With 2025 closing out, the logistics and transportation industry is navigating a period of adjustment rather than disruption. Manufacturing activity continues to cool, import volumes are easing from recent highs, and regulatory oversight is...
Prepare Your Supply Chain for 2026: Lessons from 2025 and What Comes Next
As 2025 comes to a close, one thing is clear: supply chains are no longer operating in a “set it and forget it” environment. The past year brought renewed tariff volatility, rising cargo theft, fluctuating capacity, and continued pressure on service reliability and...
Insights from November 2025
Insights from November 2025 As the year winds down, global logistics is facing a whirlwind of challenges and corrections. From declining container rates to new trade agreements and infrastructure revelations, November brought a mix of good news, rising costs, and...
MTA Opens New Los Angeles Office
MTA is proud to announce the grand opening of our newest office in the Los Angeles area marking a major milestone in the company’s national expansion and strengthening our coast-to-coast logistics network. Located in Inglewood, California, just minutes from LAX and...
Understanding Consolidated Ocean Freight: When and Why It Makes Sense
In today’s global economy, efficient shipping isn’t just about moving goods, it’s about doing it cost-effectively and on time. For many shippers, the question often comes down to whether to book a full container load (FCL) or use consolidated ocean freight. If your...
Insights from October 2025
Insights from October 2025 Global logistics continues to evolve in response to new market pressures, technology investments, and shifting trade strategies. In October, we saw the effects of global tariffs ripple through transportation channels, a manufacturing gap in...







