Check Call: September market update with an Arrive Logistics executive

people gathered around a desk of computers. Check Call news and analysis for 3pls and brokers

On this week’s episode of Check Call, David Spencer, director of business intelligence at Arrive Logistics, joins host Mary O’Connell of FreightWaves to dive into the September market update

Key quotes from Spencer:

“Given where we’re at with contract compliance across the board, really the lowest levels ever now in terms of rejection rates, it’s probably a carrier problem at that point. I would highly suggest reviewing who you’re working with. There are plenty of carriers out there that would...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/check-call-september-market-update-with-an-arrive-logistics-executive

How broker agents can endure a soft freight market

In a soft freight market, one big challenge brokers face is securing new contracts at favorable rates.

Today’s market conditions, in which capacity is loose and rates are low, mean shippers have the advantage when it comes to pricing power. 

“Right now everyone’s just very, very hungry because there is additional capacity in the marketplace, but those that have those relationships with customers are the ones that still have the freight at the end of the day,” said Brian AuBuchon, vice president...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-broker-agents-can-endure-a-soft-freight-market

Will Hurricane Ida cause carriers to chase FEMA relief loads?

Satellite animation of major Hurricane Ida approaching Louisiana.

At this time, we do not know the level of destruction that Hurricane Ida will inflict. Hopefully, for the people and property impacted, the damage will be minimal. 

To the degree necessary, local, state, and federal emergency management agencies, relief organizations, churches, major corporations, and ordinary people will band together to help those affected by the storm. 

However, when major hurricanes have hit the United States in the past (as recently as last week, unfortunately), the Federal...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/will-hurricane-ida-cause-carriers-to-chase-fema-relief-loads

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