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Bullwhip effect cracking US imports’ peak season (again)
An unprecedented level of caution among importers likely to cause further declines in import volumes.
Less than Truckload (LTL)
Yellow’s tonnage remains in free fall
FreightWaves Pricing Power Index
No cure for the summertime blues
Parcel Freight
Look for hefty rate hikes in 2024, parcel consultants say
Trucking Regulation
NHTSA side underride analysis slammed by safety, insurance advocates
SONAR High-Frequency Supply Chain Data
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | 0 | $3472.89 | $3467.58 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | 0.09 | 0.76% | 0.7% |
| IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | 0.04 | 0.29% | 0.28% |
Weekly NTI Update: September 26, 2022
Infographics
Daily Infographic: Forecasting the market cycle
Infographics
Weekly NTI Update: June 05, 2023
FreightWaves Pricing Power Index
June bugs and gold bugs
SONAR Analyst Reports
Reality of ocean container volume far cry from China reopening hype
It is becoming increasingly clear that hopes of a container boost from the reopening of China are all but gone.
2nd-half freight rebound increasingly unlikely
Further downside risks to the U.S. economy make the odds of a rebound in containerized import volumes unlikely.
Trucking demand visibility is far more important than supply
Many people get hung up on trying to figure out how much capacity is readily available in trucking when they should be more focused on monitoring demand trends.
Editor's Picks
Maritime
Labor unrest, canal woes could complicate ‘normal’ peak season
This year’s peak season could see West Coast labor disruptions coincide with Panama Canal water levels impeding cargo flows to the East Coast.
Electric Trucks
Nikola share increase proposal falls short of needed votes
Truck Driver Issues
Pay protection aids Heartland’s driver retention, execs say
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Air Cargo
Netherlands airports join forces to synchronize cargo flow
Busy Amsterdam airport in the Netherlands is taking a large stake in Maastricht airport, which could become a feeder port as Amsterdam deals with overcrowding.
Modern Shipper
Logistics
GXO plans multiyear expansion in Germany
GXO is starting its multiyear German expansion plan through the use of warehouse in Dormagen.
E-commerce & Fulfillment
Flexport completes acquisition of Shopify logistics business
Bankruptcies and Layoffs
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
VC-backed CloudTrucks blames ‘tough freight market’ for layoffs
Like many FreightTech companies that have laid off workers in recent months, CloudTrucks blames the declining freight market for the job cuts.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Texas-based trucking company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
DHL Supply Chain, GXO Logistics lay off workers in Texas
AskWaves
AskWaves
Cross-border LTL Q&A with FreightPlus SVP
AskWaves looks at how cross-border LTL demand may change as supply chain maps are redrawn.
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week
Truckload market shrugs off Roadcheck and Memorial Day
The jury is still out on whether truckload demand has hit the floor.
Startups
Truck Tech
Electrifying medium-duty trucks is a class act
Class 5 electric trucks have a broad customer base and a lot of manufacturers chasing the space where regulation comes soon.
Autonomous Vehicles
Embark Technology goes private in $71M deal
Technology
Supply Chain Playbook
3 emerging FreightTech trends in 2023
Yesterday’s emerging technology is today’s table stakes for supply chain participants.
Net-Zero Carbon
Railroad
California passes rule to drastically cut locomotives’ emissions
The California Air Resources Board has passed a regulation that compels freight and locomotive operators in California to adopt technologies to reduce locomotive emissions and phase out diesel locomotives.
