
Dry van report: August LMI signals potential market slowdown
The August Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) saw a slight increase of 0.1 points from July, reaching 59.3. This minor change
The August Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) saw a slight increase of 0.1 points from July, reaching 59.3. This minor change
Mark Zuckerberg announced last month that Meta Platforms plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in constructing several large
The 2025 potato season in Washington and Oregon is projected to see a slight decrease in shipments despite a favorable
Market analysts are closely monitoring the demand for cardboard, especially in the corrugated sector, as an unconventional yet significant economic
Single-family residential construction showed modest improvement in July 2025. Single-family housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR)
On the cost side, staples like beef, coffee, eggs, and cocoa have risen sharply, with food costs up 21% over
The trucking ton-mile index revealed a continued weakening of seasonally adjusted freight demand in June, with activity declining 0.2% from
The U.S. blueberry picking season typically spans from June to mid-August, with regional variations. Southern states like Florida and Georgia
In Q2 2025, the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index showed the first signs of recovery in the freight market after
North American commercial vehicle demand continued to soften in July, with Class 5–8 truck orders totaling 26,200 units, a 10%
In July 2025, the Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) registered a reading of 59.2, indicating continued—but moderating—expansion in the logistics sector.
Apples recently topped the USDA’s commodity list, making up roughly 12% of national truckload volume. The main apple-producing states are