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American Shipper
ILA sends longshore contract to rank-and-file for approval
International Longshoremen’s Association members will vote Feb. 25 on a new six-year master contract with East and Gulf coast port employers.
American Shipper
Stolen chassis ring busted at Port of LA
Truck Driver Issues
BLS revision: Far fewer workers in truck transportation than earlier estimated
Tracking Tariffs
Trade and Compliance
White House pauses de minimis ban on Chinese e-commerce
President Donald Trump has delayed his ban on duty-free treatment of low-value shipments from China until border agencies can figure out how to collect and process single parcels without backing up the import clearance system. The White House on Wednesday amended Saturday’s executive order closing the duty exemption for de minimis shipments valued at $800 […]
Global Supply Chain
Tariffs loom over freight market, may shift supply chains, SONAR experts say
SONAR High Frequency Data
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTI.USANational Truckload Index | 0 | $2.34 | $2.35 |
| NTIL.USANTI (Linehaul Only) | -0.01 | $1.77 | $1.79 |
| NTIDL.USANTI (Linehaul Daily) | -0.02 | $1.71 | $1.74 |
| OTRI.USAOutbound Tender Rejection Index | -0.06 | 5.76 | 6.14 |
| OTVI.USAOutbound Tender Volume Index | 0 | 10826.38 | 10863.86 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | 0.01 | $3974.49 | $3937.97 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | -0.3 | 0.48% | 0.69% |
| IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Latest News
The Stockout
Freight markets improve slower than carriers would like
Spot rates rise, but inflection yet to take hold.
The Stockout
Numerous issues on shippers’ radar to start year
State of Freight Webinar
Takeaways from State of Freight: Volatility in Washington, intermodal surge
In the first State of Freight webinar for the year, intermodal and politics were on the agenda.
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.
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week
Slow market tightening apparent in spot-to-contract spread
The spot-to-contract rate spread is just now in line with 2019 levels. How much longer until we see a stronger response?
Chart of the Week
Inventory levels suggest demand will not be a concern in early 2025
Chart of the Week
Truckload’s shrinking length of haul
Editor's Picks
American Shipper
Maersk says Red Sea key to profit in 2025
Maersk, the world’s second-largest container line, reported solid gains in 2024 in its ocean, logistics and terminals businesses.
Trade and Compliance
Canada’s Purolator buys Livingston to boost cross-border trade capacity
American Shipper
Air Cargo
Sun Country expects to double cargo revenue with Amazon fleet additions
Sun Country Airlines expects robust growth in cargo revenue as it begins to receive eight more 737 freighter aircraft for its Amazon flying business.
Trade and Compliance
US Postal Service begins accepting parcels from China again
Modern Shipper
Air Cargo
Sun Country expects to double cargo revenue with Amazon fleet additions
Sun Country Airlines expects robust growth in cargo revenue as it begins to receive eight more 737 freighter aircraft for its Amazon flying business.
Bankruptcies and Layoffs
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Layoffs hit more than 7,100 workers tied to freight industry in US, Canada
Supply chain-related firms in the U.S. have laid off 16,919 workers since the beginning of October.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Nikola seeks financial lifeline amid bankruptcy rumors
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.
