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How shippers changed capacity procurement in 2023
In the ever-changing landscape of transportation procurement, major shippers are abandoning the traditional annual bid approach. Instead, they’re adopting more
2024 keys to success: Shippers
Shippers enjoyed savings throughout 2023. As a national average, contract rates for dry van shipments fell 15% from January to
2024 keys to success: Carriers
There’s no two ways about it: The current market is unsustainable for small carriers. Low rates and high costs spell
The top broker trends of 2023 and a look at 2024
Looking back at 2023, the logistics landscape underwent profound shifts, altering the strategies and priorities of brokers across the industry.
Navigating the 2024 freight landscape
As we enter 2024, the transportation and logistics sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an analytics revolution and
Freight market year in review for brokers
Everyone can succeed when the sun is shining. But when there’s a downpour, you need a metaphorical umbrella and the
Flatbed report: Just-in-time shipping returns after a noticeable absence
The November Logistics Managers Index (LMI) dipped into mild contraction territory following a 7.1 drop to 49.4 following three months
Reefer report: Citrus season bounces back after a slow start
Winter and citrus fruits are paradoxical, but here we are in peak season for oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, clementines, lemons, and
Dry van report: Fewer long-haul carriers take the industry off-ramp in November
The rate of long-haul carriers exiting the industry slowed in November following the exodus reported by the FMCSA in October.
Weekly market update for December 12th, 2023
On a recent DAT iQ show, we spoke to commercial warehouse and economics expert Ibrahiim Bayaan from Nuveen about the
Flatbed report: Overdimensional farm machinery sales continue to improve
Sales of farm tractors and combine harvesters continue to track closely with the 5-year average, even though last month’s volume
Reefer report: Truckload produce demand softens along the southern border
The McAllen freight market is located on the southernmost tip of Texas, right on the U.S.-Mexican border, and is one
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