# BTS Updates Supply Chain Indicators

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published its October 2026 update to national supply-chain and freight indicators, covering port activity, rail and truck capacity, transportation labor, freight rates, imports, and related measures. The release is a market-information resource, not a solicitation or contract announcement; procurement teams and contractors can use the data to assess logistics conditions when planning transportation-dependent work and developing bids.

- The indicators provide current context on freight capacity, rates, imports, and transportation labor that may affect delivery schedules and cost assumptions.
- Contractors can incorporate relevant supply-chain conditions into bid estimates, logistics plans, and assessments of transportation-related risks.
- The release identifies no specific contract opportunity, award, or submission deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

### Sources
- [Supply Chain Indicators - October 2026 | Bureau of Transportation Statistics](https://www.bts.gov/newsroom/supply-chain-indicators-october-2026) - BTS