Los Angeles
-
Rail
West Coast intermodal spot market still strong despite falling rates
Two FreightWaves SONAR charts illustrate Union Pacific’s views of the West Coast intermodal spot market.
Read More » -
Chart of the Week
Is West Coast freight here to stay?
Freight volumes have exploded out of southern California over the past two years. Is this pattern sustainable?
Read More » -
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?
Read More » -
Chart of the Week
Imports will continue to drive strong trucking volumes through September
International import bookings signal continued strength in the domestic freight market.
Read More » -
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?
Read More » -
News
FreightWaves Carrier Summit: Helping truckers exit dwell hell (with video)
FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill interviews co-founders of Baton about their technology plans to eliminate long-haul truck driver dwell times.
Read More » -
Chart of the Week
Shipping volatility causes major disruption to carrier networks
The erratic nature of the economic recovery has dramatically changed shipping behavior, which has strained carrier networks.
Read More » -
Chart of the Week
Southern California has become the hub for the domestic freight market
Southern California has become the hot spot for freight in the post COVID-19 freight market. Could it be the region to tell us what's next?
Read More » -
Weather and Critical Events
Extreme heat coming to Southern California this weekend (with forecast video)
Southern California heat wave will keep reefer drivers on their toes this weekend.
Read More »