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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

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Spot market freight showed signs of renewed life last week, even though rates slipped lower compared to the week before last. Memphis outbound rates were down for the week, but rates are rising in the Midwest, starting with Columbus. Also, when demand slacks off for van and reefer freight, there are more trucks available.

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2017 Outlook: The Freight Recession is Over

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The freight recession is over. Energy exploration and fracking petered out, and the accompanying freight dried up. Freight volume and rates finally began to revive in May 2016, and year-over-year volume comparisons turned positive in August. As we have learned from the current freight season, it's not business as usual.

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When Government and Business Global Supply Chain Forces Can Collide

Supply Chain Matters

He specifically stated: “ Instead of relying on foreign supply chains, let’s make it in America. We see it happening with ocean carriers moving goods in and out of America. Further cited was that 369,000 new manufacturing jobs were created in 2021, and additional investment activity is underway. ” Modified U.S. Trade Policy.