Transportation capacity loosens modestly in December, rates remain elevated

December supply chain activity slows but remains firmly in growth territory

The Logistics Managers’ Index report shows the pace of growth in several key areas of the supply chain slowed during December.

The survey of leading logistics executives showed the overall index stood at 66.7% for the month, firmly in growth territory but not as robust as November’s 70.8% level. This was the first reading in four months to register below 70%, but still well ahead of the historic average of 62.3% and the year-ago reading of 54%.

The LMI is a diffusion index wherein a reading above...

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