Winter produce increases reefer volumes from Mexico
The deeper we get into winter, the further south shippers go to meet U.S. demand for winter produce, which is
Steelmakers struggle to meet surging demand
In the early stages of the pandemic, steelmakers closed or idled around one-third of their plants as customers canceled orders during
Flatbed market loses steam
Some of the steam appears to be going out of the booming home-building market, which has been the main driver
Reefer regulations loosen, possibly adding more capacity
More capacity in the refrigerated sector is one possible outcome of the recent interim final rule published by the Federal
Dry van pandemic-related freight myths debunked
A recent analysis by Associate Professor Jason Miller at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business dispelled one of
Container imports spike to record levels in November
The latest monthly release of PIERS import data highlights the extraordinary import growth the freight market has experienced in recent
Dry van markets tighten after Thanksgiving
The latest release of the American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index reported a decrease of 6.3% in October after
Reefer demand dips with lower produce volumes
Reefer volumes are down year-over-year driven largely by the decrease in produce volumes, which according to last week’s USDA data
Flatbed markets cool near end of year
Some recent news on the manufacturing front indicated new orders and production both fell in November, but both were still
Warehouses at peak capacity struggle with demand
At this stage in the holiday shipping season, demand for logistics services is continuing to grow in both retail and
Christmas trees are on the move
Truckload capacity is already tight, but with such a short 35-day shipping season, peak Christmas tree harvest volumes will strain
RFP season arrives amid uncertainty
Uncertainty abounds as we begin to look forward to the New Year. Election clarity and virus/vaccine issues aside, a key