imports
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Chart of the Week
West Coast imports slowing; trucking and rail volumes remain strong
Trucking and rail volumes remain elevated while the imports fade. Is this is beginning of the end of the 2020 freight boom?
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Chart of the Week
Will the import boom lead trucking to an active ‘off’ season?
Import volumes continue to fuel the surface transportation boom. Will it last into 2021?
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Mid-pandemic restocking boom
The U.S. is experiencing an import surge.
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Freightonomics podcast
How long will the import boom last?
Anthony and Zach bring on Maritime expert Henry Byers to discuss the near- and long-term impacts to the domestic freight market resulting from the record-breaking…
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News
US maintains duties on steel rebar from Mexico, Turkey
American steel producers have complained that imported steel rebar from Mexico and Turkey have unfairly undercut U.S. prices.
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News
Port of Savannah holds strong amid massive market fluctuations
The port is a top choice for Fortune 100 companies that have been integral to the country’s pandemic response.
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Chart of the Week
Ocean volumes lead domestic freight charge
Freight is getting crammed into the U.S. West Coast as fast as carriers can pick it up. How long will it last?
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Trade and Compliance
Commentary: Will reinsurance stabilize trade flows?
Trade has been destabilized by the pandemic. Can trade credit insurance help de-risk trade to a degree and help solidify supply chains?
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Supply Chains
Commentary: Who holds the wild card at every supply chain’s end?
The retail apparel sector has been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how international trade, supply chains and tariffs complicate things further.
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Chart of the Week
Nondurables showing more resilience as imports continue decline
Imports of nondurable goods are outperforming durable goods imports this month, which may indicate warehouses are full of their durable counterparts due to lack of…
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