pricing power

Rejection rate down meaningfully but spot rates at all-time high — what gives?

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 70 (Carriers)

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 70 (Carriers)

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 65 (Carriers)

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers. 

The Pricing Power Index is based on the following indicators:

Load volumes: Absolute level positive for carriers,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rejection-rate-down-meaningfully-but-spot-rates-at-all-time-high-what-gives

Better for both: Tender volumes holding steady amid tumbling rejection rates

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 70 (Carriers)

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 75 (Carriers)

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 75 (Carriers)

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers. 

The Pricing Power Index is based on the following indicators:

Load volumes: Absolute level positive for carriers,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/better-for-both-tender-volumes-holding-steady-amid-tumbling-rejection-rates

Storm’s whipsaw effect tilts power in carriers’ favor — how long can it last?

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 80 (Carriers)

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 75 (Carriers)

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 75 (Carriers)

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

There are many variables converging that will keep upward pressure on spot rates and tender rejections for the...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/storms-whipsaw-effect-tilts-power-in-carriers-favor-how-long-can-it-last

Freight markets need another source of demand

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 65 (Carriers)

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 70 (Carriers)

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 75 (Carriers)

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

We may be seeing signs of a traditional January lull, but at a much higher level than years past. The Outbound...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-markets-need-another-source-of-demand

Freight bull market rages on in the new year

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 70 (Carriers)

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 70 (Carriers)

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 75 (Carriers)

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

The Outbound Tender Volume Index is still distorted from the holiday drop-off, but at trough remains 13% above...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/freight-bull-market-rages-on-in-the-new-year

Chaos is the new norm (with video)

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 85 (Carriers)

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 80 (Carriers)

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 85 (Carriers)

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

After a slight seasonal lull or breather between waves of restocking and imports, carriers have regained momentum...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/chaos-is-the-new-norm

Spot rates above $3/mile in 46 of 100 lanes

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 85 (Carriers)

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 85 (Carriers)

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 80 (Carriers)

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

Lingering distortions from the Labor Day holiday make weekly comparisons difficult. Accepted tenders up 15%...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/spot-rates-above-3mi-in-46-of-100-lanes

Spot rates up 33% year-over-year and trending higher — is the peak near?

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 85 (Carriers)

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 85 (Carriers)

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 75 (Carriers)

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power for rates between shippers and carriers.

To account for the rejected tenders in our Outbound Tender Volume Index, a new metric, accepted tenders, has been...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/spot-rates-up-33-year-over-year-and-trending-higher-is-the-peak-near

Carriers gain customer and credit options as volumes surge

Red and white tractor trailer trucks fueling up at Pilot Company

As the United States reopens its economy and quarantined consumers return to quasi-normal behaviors with their stimulus checks, overall freight volumes are surging. While capacity remains loose, rates are rebounding from their low levels. This could be due to the reopening of restaurants and seasonal movement of produce out of Florida and California. Also, the online electronics sector is up 150% year-over-year, proving the power of ecommerce. 

“Shippers are still in a dominant pricing power...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carriers-gain-customer-and-credit-options-as-volumes-surge