Port congestion threatens retail shopping season Southern California port congestion is only getting worse, with many of the waiting ships carrying the much-needed imports for the retail season. Read More
Southern California port congestion spreads north Ports in the Pacific Northwest are seeing a wave of loaded import containers being discharged from vessels sitting on the docks with nowhere to go. Read More
Import-export imbalance create unexpected challenge for freight movers At the Port of Los Angeles, the country’s number one port by import volume, two out of every three containers are shipped back empty to Asia. Read More
E-commerce driving demand for warehouse space — and increasing rent Increased e-commerce demand and the need to counter supply chain disruptions will raise warehouse rent while keeping vacancy rates low. Read More
ATA For-hire Truck Tonnage Index falls slightly two years in a row Despite some supply chain issues, the For-hire Truck Tonnage Index suggests demand remains strong for trucking services generally. Read More
Retail shopping expected to increase during supply chain struggles Retailers struggle to meet increasing consumer demand as cargo ships waiting off shore continue to climb. Read More
National dry van spot rates broke $2.50/mile for the first time After remaining relatively flat for the last month, national dry van spot rates passed $2.50/mile for the first time last week. Read More
Volumes surged with inventory restocking and Hurricane Ida Preparation for Labor Day retail sales and Hurricane Ida create a surge of volume in the dry van spot rate market. Read More
Dry van carriers should prepare for shifting freight demands Carriers should prepare for freight shifting to manufacturing as consumer spending shifts from retail and back to services. Read More
Import volumes surge, creating intermodal congestion Dry van spot rates took a pause last week and remained flat at $2.43/mile after going against seasonal trends the week prior. Read More
Demand for drivers and trucks expected to last for rest of 2021 Current events are driving the demand for trucks, especially in the West Coast. Find out what's causing the supply chain disruptions. Read More
Port congestion top-of-mind as holiday imports begin Large container ships begin to line up again outside the busiest U.S. port complex where about one-third of all container imports arrive. Read More
