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American Shipper
Port deal averts strike ‘disaster,’ but caution urged on container rates
A compromise by the ILA and USMX on automation has settled global concerns over a potential strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
Trucking
The reefer market isn’t cooling down
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Bankruptcies, closures and fraud: Key trucking stories in 2024
American Shipper
At TRB: Costly issues weigh on port efficiency
Trucking Regulation
FMCSA to gauge value of truck roadside warning devices
SONAR High Frequency Data
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | 0.01 | $3996.34 | $3963.64 |
| Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | -0.2 | 3.51% | 4.4% |
| IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | 0 | 0.45% | 0% |
Latest News
The Stockout
Numerous issues on shippers’ radar to start year
Labor strife, volatile freight rates and fraud all have disruptive potential.
The Stockout
Mexican decree ends ‘border-skipping’ strategy
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
Rejection rates hit highest level since 2022 – but could have been higher
Supply chain and transportation managers are trying their best to mitigate their exposure to what will inevitably be a more challenging environment in 2025.
Chart of the Week
Why are shippers increasing lead times?
Chart of the Week
Will the maritime momentum continue in 2025?
Chart of the Week
Rising rejection rates amid demand drop reveal truckload capacity exodus
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Technology
Aurora, Continental and Nvidia announce partnership at CES
Aurora, Continental and Nvidia recently announced a partnership at CES to deploy and manufacture driverless trucks at scale.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Missouri carrier, affiliate blame dispute with engine maker for bankruptcy
Truckload Freight
New York trucking group says Manhattan tolls burden industry
Less than Truckload (LTL)
Forward Air’s board exploring options, may sell company
American Shipper
Railroad
US rail traffic up slightly to start 2025
Weekly U.S. rail traffic showed a slight uptick over 2024 in the first report from the Association of American Railroads for 2025. Overall volume for the week ending Jan. 4 […]
American Shipper
Labor strife, tariffs to shadow ocean shipping in 2025
Modern Shipper
Borderlands: Mexico
Mexico ends border-skipping loophole e-commerce companies frequently exploit
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a decree that effectively ended the popular “border-skipping” strategy many U.S. e-commerce sellers used to avoid tariffs on Chinese goods.
E-commerce & Fulfillment
E-commerce logistics startup Cart.com acquires OceanX
E-commerce & Fulfillment
Federal court upholds ban on TikTok in the US
Bankruptcies and Layoffs
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
More than 4,500 freight-related layoffs slated for firms nationwide
Firms in the U.S. have announced supply chain-related layoffs totaling 9,746 workers since the beginning of September.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Layoffs hit more than 900 workers tied to freight industry across US
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Missouri trucking company with 255 drivers files for bankruptcy
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.
