Logistics Managers’ Index transportation prices surge 5.6 points in April, hitting second-highest level ever
The Logistics Managers' Index reported a significant increase in transportation prices, rising 5.6 points to reach 95.0 in April 2026. This marks the second-highest level recorded in the index's history, indicating a concerning capacity crunch. The gap between transportation prices and capacity is at a record high, signaling potential supply-driven inflation ahead.
- ▪Transportation prices surged to 95.0 in April 2026, a 5.6-point increase from March.
- ▪Transportation capacity dropped to 28.4, the second-lowest level ever recorded.
- ▪The gap between transportation prices and capacity reached a record 66.6 points.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/17174059/august-2025-logistics-managers-index-logistics-managers-inde-1-800x420.png" alt="Logistics Managers’ Index transportation prices surge 5.6 points in April, hitting second-highest level ever" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> Logistics Managers’ Index transportation prices surge 5.6 points in April, hitting second-highest level ever A collapsing capacity-to-price ratio not seen in LMI history is flashing warnings about supply-driven inflation ahead. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 17, 2026 US freight is getting expensive fast.
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