The January 2025 “State of the Trade Report” — offered in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview throughout the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, in addition to what to anticipate within the coming weeks. The information contained throughout the report gives breakdowns of capability, volumes and charges.
On this report, one can find:
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Truckload market tightened sharply post-Thanksgiving with spot charges and tender rejections climbing quickly.
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Reefer and dry van tightened greater than final yr; flatbed is comparatively flat y/y with the least quantity of volatility.
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Rejection charges are 2-3 share factors greater y/y. Spot charges are up near 9% y/y in combination.
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Intermodal quantity is up barely This fall YoY, fueled by robust service and fee unfold vs. truckload.
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Manufacturing stays in contraction (ISM PMI 48.2 in Nov) resulting from uncertainty and commodity inflation.
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Fed minimize charges once more resulting from labor market weak spot (unemployment at 4.6%).
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Housing market knowledge stays restricted however in a sluggish restoration, nonetheless down y/y.
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Truckload market lacks financial help from a requirement perspective to name a sustained flip, however the provide circumstances are skinny and getting thinner.
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