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American Shipper
Asia-US container rates climb in latest Freightos index
Fears of new tariffs and a strike at East Coast ports combined to push up ocean container rates on Asia-U.S. routes in December.
Less than Truckload (LTL)
A stand-alone FedEx Freight gives LTL investors another pure play
Less than Truckload (LTL)
FedEx’s divestiture of LTL business marks end of conglomerate era
SONAR High Frequency Data
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTI.USANational Truckload Index | 0 | $2.42 | $2.43 |
| NTIL.USANTI (Linehaul Only) | -0.01 | $1.87 | $1.89 |
| NTIDL.USANTI (Linehaul Daily) | 0.01 | $1.87 | $1.86 |
| OTRI.USAOutbound Tender Rejection Index | 0.07 | 9.95 | 9.34 |
| OTVI.USAOutbound Tender Volume Index | -0.02 | 10406.26 | 10661.69 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | -0.03 | $4032.61 | $4155.31 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | 0.33 | 17.67% | 13.26% |
| IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | -0.03 | 0.74% | 0.76% |
Latest News
Trucking
Tender rejections soar to 8.36%, highest level since June 2022
Tender rejection rates have surged to 8.36%, marking the highest point since June 2022 and a massive one-week surge of 190 basis points. This is the sharpest increase in a […]
The Stockout
Freight market shows additional signs of recovery
State of Freight Webinar
State of Freight for December: Freight economy due for ‘directional’ change
During the State of Freight webinar for December, Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland discuss how a market shift could impact carriers, brokers and shippers in 2025.
State of Freight live: A bullish post-election trucking market assessment
At an in-person State of Freight, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and SONAR Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland talked about why they think the freight market has turned.
Election to strongly impact freight economy
Supply chains will see direct effects regardless of the outcome of the presidential race. But what specific impacts on the freight industry are likely under a Harris versus a Trump administration?
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week
Rising rejection rates amid demand drop reveal truckload capacity exodus
There is nuance in this freight market flip. Why is this transitioning truckload market unlike any other?
Chart of the Week
Intermodal is containing the truckload market
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Spot rates break out ahead of holidays
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Contract rates stabilize on shipper expectations
Editor's Picks
Logistics/Supply Chains
Tariffs could reshape North American supply chains for autos, lumber, agrifoods
Cross-border trade flows for industries such as autos, lumber and agrifoods could be affected by President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, experts said.
Less than Truckload (LTL)
FedEx to spin off LTL unit; lowers full-year guidance
American Shipper
Air Cargo
China Airlines to buy Boeing 777-8 freighters
China Airlines is investing about $2 billion in large, future-generation freighter aircraft from Boeing.
American Shipper
Reserve before it’s too late! Houthis mull Red Sea security webinar
American Shipper
November container flows a torrent at Port of LA
Modern Shipper
E-commerce & Fulfillment
E-commerce logistics startup Cart.com acquires OceanX
Houston-based e-commerce provider Cart.com acquires fulfillment operations firm OceanX.
E-commerce & Fulfillment
Federal court upholds ban on TikTok in the US
Bankruptcies and Layoffs
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Missouri trucking company with 255 drivers files for bankruptcy
A family-owned Missouri trucking company with 265 trucks and 255 drivers recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
West Virginia trucking company files for bankruptcy
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Proterra’s surviving businesses may shed bankruptcy stigma
AskWaves
Maritime
How safe is Red Sea? Different shipping lines have different answers
Shipping stocks are under pressure as some ocean carriers show faith in military protection from Red Sea attacks.
Technology
Net-Zero Carbon
Viewpoint
How to cut transportation emissions, evaluate new zero-emission vehicles
Head of product at Walmart GoLocal, Vijay Cherukuru, gives a rundown of how to decarbonize fleets and choose next-generation zero-emission vehicles amid a continually changing EV landscape.
