FreightWaves TV

Market Expert Zack Strickland show how California produce impacts the freight market.

Economist Ibrahiim Bayaan breaks down the difference between adjusted GDP vs traditional GDP. Market Expert Seth Holm looks at rate cuts and how the market is affected by them.

Market Expert Henry Byers shows us how maritime traffic is increasing on the east coast. While Market Expert Donny Gilbert talks hot markets for shippers moving refrigerated goods.

Market Expert Donny Gilbert talks about how the market is great for shippers but brokers and carriers should keep a close eye.

It’s Friday, and once again we’re talking about Trucking Freight Futures! And, cargo waiting times are relatively stagnant despite lower industry volumes.

Let’s talk cyber crime and how to protect your e-mail from hackers. Plus, a carrier update on freight volume expectations for the remainder of 2019.

E-commerce is booming, but who will come out on top? FreightWaves economists talk total retail sales and how e-commerce factors into the equation.

Outbound tender rejections in Spokane, WA suggest high volatility, making it a hot market for carriers. Plus, dry van tender rejections dropped 30 percent over the past week.

Hurricane Barry made landfall over the weekend, but how did it impact the overall freight market in southern Louisiana? We also take a look at container rates on the trans-Pacific eastbound market.

A look at Freight futures, a predictive tool to protect against volatility. And Kevin Hill brings us the most notable venture capital deals of 2019 so far.

Autonomous “ag” could increase efficiency and solve labor shortages on the farm. Plus, we talk bandwidth and possible solutions to high costs at shows and events.

How do 2019 trucking company failures compare with other years? Also, a look at the upward trend in transportation employment to the broader economy.

If volumes go down do rates always follow?

While most of the country saw a huge drop in volumes over the holiday week, we’re still seeing substantial volumes for 40-foot containers on the Freightos Baltic Index.

When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, GlobalTranz, Redwood Logistics, and Truckstop.com are hitting the high notes on those deals.

The macro view shows continued downward trends across the logistics landscape, but a micro view of reefer shows plenty of seasonal opportunity.

Whether you’re a carrier, driver, or broker, there are some key market areas to leverage in a variety of headhaul markets to maximize your operations.

Spot rates have fallen back to 2017 levels, but costs are still on the rise for carriers. Plus, ocean container rates increased on July 1st from China to the U.S.

Where are the opportunities on the west and east coast? Plus, results from our survey of those shifting from AOBRDs to ELDs.

Carriers meeting up with shipper’s needs, and new tech with autonomous cars being used like e-scooters in Germany.