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American Shipper
Port strike threat gone, trans-Pacific container rates level out
Container rates from Asia to the United States are in a holding pattern after an East Coast longshore strike was averted.
American Shipper
Cosco says shipping disruptions boosted 2024 net profit by 95%
Borderlands: Mexico
US-Mexico trade up in November as Trump’s tariffs loom
Infrastructure
DOT releases $320M to repair Helene-damaged truck routes
SONAR High Frequency Data
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | 0 | $3991.01 | $3985.65 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | -0.03 | 2.64% | 2.71% |
| IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | -0.02 | 0.51% | 0.52% |
Latest News
The Stockout
Numerous issues on shippers’ radar to start year
Labor strife, volatile freight rates and fraud all have disruptive potential.
The Stockout
Mexican decree ends ‘border-skipping’ strategy
State of Freight Webinar
State of Freight for December: Freight economy due for ‘directional’ change
During the State of Freight webinar for December, Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland discuss how a market shift could impact carriers, brokers and shippers in 2025.
State of Freight live: A bullish post-election trucking market assessment
At an in-person State of Freight, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and SONAR Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland talked about why they think the freight market has turned.
Election to strongly impact freight economy
Supply chains will see direct effects regardless of the outcome of the presidential race. But what specific impacts on the freight industry are likely under a Harris versus a Trump administration?
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week
Truckload’s shrinking length of haul
There are some significant if subtle takeaways from the truckload markets’ shrinking average length of haul.
Chart of the Week
Why are shippers increasing lead times?
Chart of the Week
Will the maritime momentum continue in 2025?
Chart of the Week
Rising rejection rates amid demand drop reveal truckload capacity exodus
Editor's Picks
Railroad
AAR sees ‘uncertainty’ for US railroads in 2025
While U.S. businesses look forward to 2025, the Association of American Railroads says policy and economic uncertainty tempers the year-ahead outlook.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
St. Louis trucking company, affiliate file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
FreightWaves Pricing Power Index
Winter weather helps market stabilize after holidays
Trucking Regulation
Battles over California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule rage far beyond state line
Borderlands: Mexico
Borderlands Mexico: US apparel importers scrambling after Mexico imposes tariffs
American Shipper
American Shipper
Port of Los Angeles tabs CFO, director of government affairs
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Jeffrey Strafford as chief financial officer at the busiest U.S. container port.
American Shipper
CMA CGM revamps Amerigo Mediterranean-North America service
American Shipper
EPA awards $1 million to New Orleans container port project
Modern Shipper
Weather and Critical Events
Transportation companies mobilize to support LA Fire relief efforts
Warp and Talon Logistics ask the industry to help support the LA area with relief efforts.
Logistics/Supply Chains
Demand for 4PL services forecast to surpass $104B by end of 2030
Borderlands: Mexico
Mexico ends border-skipping loophole e-commerce companies frequently exploit
E-commerce & Fulfillment
E-commerce logistics startup Cart.com acquires OceanX
Bankruptcies and Layoffs
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Bankruptcies, closures and fraud: Key trucking stories in 2024
2024 was another brutal year for trucking companies and freight brokerages. Thousands of firms called it quits, sought bankruptcy protection or both. Fraud-related stories also dominated the headlines. FreightWaves looks back at some of the year’s key stories.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
More than 4,500 freight-related layoffs slated for firms nationwide
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Missouri carrier, affiliate blame dispute with engine maker for bankruptcy
AskWaves
Maritime
How safe is Red Sea? Different shipping lines have different answers
Shipping stocks are under pressure as some ocean carriers show faith in military protection from Red Sea attacks.
Technology
Net-Zero Carbon
Viewpoint
How to cut transportation emissions, evaluate new zero-emission vehicles
Head of product at Walmart GoLocal, Vijay Cherukuru, gives a rundown of how to decarbonize fleets and choose next-generation zero-emission vehicles amid a continually changing EV landscape.
