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September 27, 2024
Potential Dockworker Strike Threatens US East and Gulf Coast PortsAn increasing likelihood of a dockworker strike next week at container terminals along the US East and Gulf coasts could…
September 26, 2024
Potential Strike at East and Gulf Coast Ports Threatens to Disrupt U.S. Trucking Networks and WarehousingThe looming strike by East and Gulf coast port workers is already impacting U.S. trucking networks, pushing more goods into…
September 12, 2024
Shifting Dynamics in the LTL Freight Market: Post-Yellow Collapse Trends and StabilizationThe surge in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, which boosted volumes at several LTL carriers following the collapse of a major competitor…
September 10, 2024
Port Strike Threat Drives Container Spot Rates Down Amid Competitive Market ConditionsThe ongoing threat of a potential port strike has resulted in a significant front-loading of shipments, placing downward pressure on…
September 6, 2024
Impending Dockworker Strike Threatens to Disrupt U.S. Supply Chain and EconomyThe looming prospect of a strike by dockworkers from Maine to Texas is creating a wave of concern among U.S….
September 4, 2024
Challenges and Cautious Optimism in the LTL Sector Amid Weaker August VolumesThe less-than-truckload (LTL) sector faced a challenging August as several carriers reported weaker shipment volumes, reflecting the broader economic slowdown…
August 21, 2024
US Retailers Brace for Surge in Imports Amid Labor Strike ConcernsUS retailers are forecasting a significant surge in imports during the second half of 2024, driven by efforts to avoid…
August 13, 2024
Impending Rail Strike Threatens Major Disruptions Across Canada and US Supply ChainsThe ongoing labor dispute between Canadian National Railway Co. (CN), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), and the Teamsters Canada Rail…
August 7, 2024
US Trucking Industry Faces Historic Capacity Purge Amid Signs of Gradual RecoveryA significant reduction in truck capacity among large U.S. truckload carriers is underway, marking a historic shift in the industry….
August 1, 2024
Enduring Crisis: The Red Sea Shipping Disruptions and the Emerging New Reality for Global TradeAs the situation in the Red Sea continues to deteriorate with no signs of improving, a growing consensus is emerging…