Freight Recession Was Foreseen Months In Advance, Here’s How

Since the first quarter of 2022, there has been intense discussion about whether or not there is a freight recession. The apparent conclusion is that spot rates have fallen along with freight volumes this year, as reported by Freight Waves.

Freight intelligence

This discussion was started by FreightWaves in March regarding trucking volumes and rates, and in June regarding ocean volumes and pricing. Both calls were made months ahead of other market participants in freight intelligence.

While many...

https://mfame.guru/freight-recession-was-foreseen-months-in-advance-heres-how/

Backdrop for carriers picture perfect as produce season begins

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

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 80 (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 levels and momentum positive...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/backdrop-for-carriers-picture-perfect-as-produce-season-begins

Increasingly difficult yearly comps are a distraction; the market is rolling

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

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 80 (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 levels positive for carriers,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/increasingly-difficult-yearly-comps-are-a-distraction-the-market-is-rolling

Snowstorms can’t cool this sizzling freight market

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 75 (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 believe the winter storms tip the scales in carriers’ favor ever so slightly. Freight markets were already...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/snowstorms-cant-cool-this-sizzling-freight-market

Through all the noise, freight markets have found their groove

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.

Without much volatility in volumes and rejections over the past three weeks, freight markets have seemingly found...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/through-all-the-noise-freight-markets-have-found-their-groove

Freight markets bounce back after sleepy mid-January

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

Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 65 (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 levels positive for carriers,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-markets-bounce-back-after-sleepy-mid-january

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

One last leg up before the new year?

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

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

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 70 (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.

Outbound tenders have declined materially since Thanksgiving. Trucking capacity has become easier to secure, yet...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/one-last-leg-up-before-the-new-year

Carriers flexing pricing power on the East Coast

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

Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 70 (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.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are stark examples of this year’s consumer — in-store traffic cratered more than 50%, but e-commerce spending notched Black Friday and Cyber Monday...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carriers-flexing-pricing-power-on-the-east-coast

Can LA and Dallas lead the spot market higher?

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: 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.

Both truckload tenders and tender rejections rose this week. If spot rates are to continue the succinct but...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/can-la-and-dallas-lead-the-spot-market-higher

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