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Weather and Critical Events
Weekend snow, rain coming back to Pacific Northwest freight markets (with forecast video)
Weekend weather may delay loads heading into Seattle, Portland, Medford markets.
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Insights
High winds slamming large eastern US freight markets (with forecast video)
Strong winds across much of the eastern U.S. today may slow down freight flows.
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Insights
Easter snowstorm to slam Plains and Midwest (with forecast video)
Potential blizzard conditions Easter Sunday and Monday could delay freight flows from the Rockies to the Great Lakes.
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Inside SONAR
This week in SONAR: improved navigation and robust macroeconomic data
The latest features in SONAR make it easier to navigate.
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FreightWaves NOW
FreightWaves NOW – June 3, 2019
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we give you quick hitters on volumes, the headhaul index, and a look at the latest consumer spending. Something here for…
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Chart of the Week
Boston vs. L.A.: Backhaul versus headhaul
The two Super Bowl teams and their fanbases are very different, just like their freight market identities.
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Canada
Intermodal volumes post record 2018 on heels of tariff concerns
Record intermodal shipments on the rail for the second year in a row has deep implication for the trucking market into 2019. Trucking will benefit,…
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News
Large 3PLs break into frothy Memphis headhaul market
We spoke to executives from Trident, Avenger, Redwood, and Echo about the challenges and opportunities of the Memphis freight market, long dominated by asset-based carriers.
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Canada
Today’s Pickup: West Coast ports post strongest September volumes ever
West Coast ports post strongest volumes ever; Norfolk Southern is moving to Atlanta; flatbed tender rejections stay down; expect electric trucks in 2020; pregnant XPO…
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