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SONAR Sightings: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, gains market share; flatbed rejections nose-dive
Outbound volume in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is booming, raising its market share to 3%. Flatbed market experiences a significant decrease in rejections.
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What does a tight US housing market mean for rail?
The U.S. housing market is tight heading into 2021, with higher housing starts and limited inventories helping to support lumber and wood carloads.
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Can the housing market lead the way to V-shaped recovery?
Andrew and Kevin are joined by FreightWaves Lead Economist Anthony Smith to discuss whether the housing market can continue its recovery and lead us out…
Read More » - Freightonomics podcast
What drives trucking rates
Anthony and Zach explain the primary cost drivers of operating a trucking company and the market influences that drive the pricing volatility on both contracted…
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Signs point to a more optimistic outlook for freight industry
Many indicators are pointing to a better 2020 than 2019 for the freight industry, but several challenges remain, including impacts from the coronavirus.
Read More » - Freightonomics podcast
What is LTL?
Anthony and Zach break down the less-than-truckload sector and talk about its connection with truckload along with giving a quick update on the latest economic…
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Predicting the 2020 housing market
Market Expert Anthony Smith provides insight into the all-important housing market as 2020 gets underway.
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Housing starts to build hope for downtrodden freight market
The housing and construction sectors are showing signs of life, giving truckers a rare hint of optimism for the coming months.
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Sales surging but the retail apocalypse continues
Using data from FreightWaves SONAR, economist Ibrahiim Bayaan writes about the state of the U.S. retail market and what is ahead for this key sector.
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July Economic Roundup
The economic roundup summarizes recent developments in the macroeconomy as they relate to freight demand, and highlights key trends worth watching in the upcoming month.
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