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Andrew CoxFriday, June 4, 2021
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Relative reefer capacity at loosest point since mid-September
Reefer rejection rates tumbled once again over the past week, and the national reefer rejection average is now below 40% for the first time since…
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Emily RicksMonday, April 5, 2021
Daily Infographic: The Future of Intermodal
Learn more about CIE Manufacturing's Pioneer Container Chassis line.
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Andrew CoxFriday, February 26, 2021
Storm’s whipsaw effect tilts power in carriers’ favor — how long can it last?
There are many variables converging that will keep upward pressure on spot rates and tender rejections for the coming weeks. Carriers will be able to…
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Andrew CoxFriday, January 22, 2021
Freight markets need another source of demand
We may be seeing signs of a traditional January lull, but at a much higher level than years past. On a rejection-adjusted basis, tender volumes…
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Andrew CoxFriday, October 23, 2020
Carriers cruising into red-hot holiday season
This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 75 (Carriers) Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 80 (Carriers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing…
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Andrew CoxSaturday, October 3, 2020
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Accepted freight tender volumes up 16.5% year-over-year
While OTRI has fallen ~5% off the Labor Day peak, it remains at a remarkably high 25.66%. This indicates that nearly one in four loads…
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Andrew CoxFriday, September 25, 2020
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Welcome to the top; get comfortable
This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 80 (Carriers) Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 85 (Carriers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing…
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Andrew CoxFriday, September 18, 2020
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Carriers in auction mode; spot rates nearly $3/mile on national level
We have gotten word that carriers are holding capacity until the end of the day before auctioning it to the highest bidder. Rates are nearing…
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Andrew CoxFriday, September 11, 2020
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Spot rates above $3/mile in 46 of 100 lanes
Carriers are rejecting as much freight now than at any point in the past three years. Spot rates poised to break $3/mile on a national…
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Andrew CoxThursday, May 28, 2020
21.1 million continuing jobless claims, and transportation stocks rip higher
This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 20 (Shippers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing…
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