Transportation prices grew for a second straight month in February, according to the Logistics Managers’ Index, but couldn’t keep pace with capacity.
The Logistics Managers’ Index for January showed transportation prices are increasing as retailers take on inventory.
The Logistics Managers’ Index report showed transportation metrics worsened again in December but noted recent inventory cuts could put the freight cycle back on track in 2024.
Weak transportation metrics were noted in a monthly survey of supply chain executives.
The Logistics Managers’ Index has done a great job of explaining freight market capacity shifts over the past several years. The last few months are painting a picture of a market that is racing toward a correction.
Supply chain metrics for October showed fundamentals for transportation providers may be improving.
A September supply chain survey suggests the freight industry is coming out of a recession.
Freight markets showed some signs of exiting a recession in August.
Transportation prices fell sharply again in July, but the rate of decline is slowing.
The Logistics Managers’ Index registered contraction for the first time ever in May as transportation-related metrics weighed heavily on the data set.
The Logistics Managers’ Index hit a new low in April as transportation metrics weighed on the data set.
Transportation rates fell at the fastest-ever pace recorded in February, according to a monthly supply chain survey.
A monthly survey of supply chain executives released Tuesday revealed signals that transportation markets could be poised for a recovery.
Transportation capacity grew during October at the fastest pace captured in the history of a 6-year-old data set.
Supply chain data released Tuesday showed further loosening in transportation capacity while warehousing metrics tightened further.
A supply chain survey released Tuesday showed market fundamentals continued to cool during June.
Transportation capacity grew for the first time since May 2020, according to a monthly supply chain survey.
Growth throughout the supply chain accelerated in November with costs reaching all-time highs, according to the Logistics Managers’ Index.
An October supply chain survey shows transportation capacity falling at a faster pace while freight rates keep stepping higher.
Growth rates throughout the supply chain cooled in May from recent record highs. However, the latest reading on transportation capacity stepped lower again.
An April survey of supply chain executives showed “continued downward pressure on transportation capacity” with prices surging to a 2.5-year high.
Early signs about the end of tight capacity begin to surface.
Anthony and Zach talk about the impact of Roadcheck week on the freight market and bring on Zac Rogers to discuss the latest Logistics Manager’s Index results showing increasing transportation prices along with declining warehouse capacity, a pattern eerily similar to 2018.
Digging into some of the most recent LMI components.
The October Logistics Managers’ Index hits record low, suggesting peak shipping season may disappoint.
The Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) remained level in September. Trends in the capacity index were in-line with truckload capacity coming out of the market. However, inventory build ahead of peak season appears to be light.
Carriers are having less trouble keeping their drivers busy over the past month, but that has not quite translated to increased prices.
