No lull to see here: Spot rates post fresh all-time highs
The rise in volumes continues to outpace the rise in rejection rates, and spot rates keep climbing.
The rise in volumes continues to outpace the rise in rejection rates, and spot rates keep climbing.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith talk about the need to cram for warehouse space with Zac Rogers from Colorado State University.
Rapidly changing shipping patterns and cost structures have made historical comparisons much more challenging for the freight market.
Beginning in the second quarter, there was a notable shift in the types of loads shippers were tendering. Why would this assist with increasing compliance?
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland, Anthony Smith and FreightWaves Senior Editor Greg Miller break down the impending holiday rush to container shipping.
There are numerous reasons carrier compliance rates have been increasing over the past few months. An increase in short-haul freight may be making it easier for carriers to cover more freight.
Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith break down the top news of the day on this episode of Freightonomics.
Reefer capacity appears to be easing in the contracted space, but spot rates appear to be as touchy as ever.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at the implications of Uber Freight’s acquisition of Transplace.
Loaded domestic intermodal container volume is now down on 10 of the 11 densest domestic intermodal lanes that originate in the U.S.
Intermodal volumes are down while tender rejections are up. The rails may be missing a huge growth opportunity, but is there anything they can do about it?
We’re two weeks into the third quarter, a time when seasonal freight movement moderates ahead of the back-to-school season and the eventual peak holiday season. Thus far, the moderation simply hasn’t materialized.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith look at the economic indicators that point to overall growth for companies.
Two of the nation’s largest centers for outbound freight demand saw record low levels of carrier acceptance rates this past week. This comes as the worst of the COVID capacity crunch appeared to be in the rearview mirror.
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Capacity is retightening in California as demand surges once again. There are new patterns emerging that may lead to a battle for capacity between the two coasts.
The air cargo market is red hot and Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith look at how airlines are changing to adapt to more cargo demands.
FreightWaves improves its Supply Chain Intelligence product with two new visibility tools.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss whether we are seeing the early signs of goods demand falling and the potential fallout of when the economic boom wanes.
Shippers are desperately trying to find a way to get their freight into the U.S. The peak impacts to surface transportation may be in the future.