The first freight sentiment indexes in 2023 show eroded near-term freight market expectations but signs of a more balanced landscape on the way.
A recent FreightWaves Research survey found strong consensus among carriers and brokers/3PLs that spot rates are still a few months from hitting bottom, but that they’ll start to climb again in the second half of 2023.
Most politicians are clueless about supply chains, so it’s a shame when industry veteran Mike Erickson runs for Congress and pins inflation on ocean carriers.
If you’re an owner-operator, chances are that money-wise 2021 felt pretty good to you. Has 2022 been quite as generous?
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller assesses the potential for a “great purge” in trucking fleets.
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes the bullwhip effect on the current retail and trucking environments.
The air cargo market has lost some steam from 2021 but is still going strong, according to the airline trade group IATA.
The International Air Transport Association’s chief economist points to mixed signals for the economy and air cargo activity.
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes truckload contract rates and where they may be headed.
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes changes taking place in global supply chains.
