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Trump prepares opening moves on trade
President Trump said he was considering Feb. 1 as a start date for tariffs against Canada and Mexico, directing federal agencies to assess compliance with recent trade agreements.
Less than Truckload (LTL)
Yellow settles 2 classes of WARN claims
American Shipper
Asia-US container rates decline in slack season
FreightWaves Pricing Power Index
Truckload market tries to squash seasonal depression
SONAR High Frequency Data
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTI.USANational Truckload Index | 0 | $2.45 | $2.46 |
| NTIL.USANTI (Linehaul Only) | -0.01 | $1.89 | $1.9 |
| NTIDL.USANTI (Linehaul Daily) | -0.02 | $1.84 | $1.87 |
| OTRI.USAOutbound Tender Rejection Index | -0.07 | 7.21 | 7.74 |
| OTVI.USAOutbound Tender Volume Index | -0.01 | 10358.73 | 10446.75 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | 0 | $4063.06 | $4077.09 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | -0.07 | 1.24% | 1.34% |
| IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Latest News
The Stockout
Seasonal norms blunt recent improvements in freight markets
As truckload capacity exits, weak volume keeps rates in check.
The Stockout
Numerous issues on shippers’ radar to start year
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
Winter weather has been more disruptive to transportation than hurricanes
Hurricanes garner most of the attention, given their threat to life and property, but from an operational point of view, transportation managers and providers should probably increase their focus on winter weather.
Chart of the Week
Truckload’s shrinking length of haul
Chart of the Week
Why are shippers increasing lead times?
Chart of the Week
Will the maritime momentum continue in 2025?
Editor's Picks
American Shipper
Ocean rates could fall as Houthis say they will end Red Sea attacks
Houthi rebels said they will end attacks on Israel and on merchant shipping in the Red Sea in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Borderlands: Mexico
Borderlands Mexico: Trump tariffs won’t stop nearshoring investments in Mexico
American Shipper
Trade and Compliance
White House moves to exclude Chinese e-commerce from duty-free import
Following up on earlier action this week aimed at controlling the influx of unidentified e-commerce shipments from China, U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Friday proposed that low-value imports no longer qualify for duty-free entry if the products are subject to tariffs or other national security restrictions. The proposal could result in higher consumer prices […]
American Shipper
Cosco says blacklisting won’t affect US services ‘at all’
American Shipper
Analysis: When will ocean carriers return to the Red Sea?
Modern Shipper
Trucking
Amazon goes Old World for new electric trucks
Amazon has announced its largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles, acquiring over 200 eActros 600 vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Weather and Critical Events
Transportation companies mobilize to support LA Fire relief efforts
Logistics/Supply Chains
Demand for 4PL services forecast to surpass $104B by end of 2030
Bankruptcies and Layoffs
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
94-year-old Iowa-based trucking company closes terminal in Montana
Decker Truck Line Inc. of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has permanently closed its terminal in Missoula, Montana, citing findings from a review of its operations and freight network as the main reason for the closure.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
St. Louis trucking company, affiliate file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Bankruptcies, closures and fraud: Key trucking stories in 2024
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
Sustainability
Alpha Augmented Services secures $2M to optimize international shipping
Swiss logistics startup Alpha Augmented Services recently snared $2 million in investment aimed at expanding its global reach.
