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ILA East Coast Port Strike
Analysis: Port strike or no port strike?
The International Longshoremen’s Association has the backing of President-elect Trump in its contract fight with East and Gulf Coast port employers, who may yet have the final say.
American Shipper
Reserve before it’s too late! Houthis mull Red Sea security webinar
Truck Driver Issues
Teamsters have some legal issues to overcome after wins at Amazon and with DSPs
American Shipper
November container flows a torrent at Port of LA
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Missouri trucking company with 255 drivers files for bankruptcy
SONAR High Frequency Data
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | -0.01 | $4224.08 | $4254.82 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | 0.41 | 4.02% | 2.86% |
| IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | 0.06 | 0.74% | 0.7% |
Latest News
SONAR
SONAR’s December updates bring AI-powered insights and enhanced user experience
SONAR’s latest release introduces a game-changing feature: the National Insights Landing page. This powerful tool provides a comprehensive overview of the freight market, highlighting shifts in capacity, demand and fuel prices. The intuitive interface spotlights weekly top-moving markets, allowing users to quickly identify trends and opportunities.
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
Chart of the Week
Spot rates break out ahead of holidays
Chart of the Week
Contract rates stabilize on shipper expectations
Editor's Picks
American Shipper
Near Red Sea, US forces strike Houthi base in Yemen
American military forces protecting Red Sea shipping launched an airstrike against Houthi rebel bases inside Yemen.
Regulatory Agencies
New drug hair testing guidelines delayed until May 2025
American Shipper
Intermodal
DCLI adding GPS tracking to domestic chassis fleet
Direct ChassisLink Inc. announced it’s adding GPS tracking to its entire fleet of 53-foot domestic chassis.
ILA East Coast Port Strike
Apparel importers call for labor talks to resume, say port automation ‘vital’
ILA East Coast Port Strike
Trump opposes port automation due to ‘distress, hurt, and harm’ it causes workers
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
West Virginia trucking company files for bankruptcy
A West Virginia-based trucking company, which hauls coal, logs and wood chips, recently filed for bankruptcy.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Proterra’s surviving businesses may shed bankruptcy stigma
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Kal Freight co-founder says no layoffs expected in restructuring
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.
