đź“ Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends According to DAT, the average TL Dry Van contract rates rose to $2.72 / mile in June, while the spot rates… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: June 25, 2021 Update
đź“ Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends Source: DAT Dry van spot (excluding broker mark-up) and contract rates continue to hover around $2.70 / mile while reefer spot… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: May 28, 2021 Update
OCEAN CONTAINER RATES (Asia to US) Spot Rates – FEU Container Rates: Asia to US East & West Coast Source: Freightos Ocean spot rates continue to set records. Asia to west coast trade lane spot rates averaged $5575, while the… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: May 3, 2021 Update
May 3, 2021 Update â–ĽCLICK ON THE INTERACTIVE CHART TO VIEW DATAâ–Ľ DAT DRY VAN The latest numbers from DAT continue to paint a challenging picture for shippers. Spot rates (excluding broker markups) averaged $2.60 / mile for dry van,… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: March 21, 2021 Update
March 21, 2021 Update If a pandemic isn’t enough, let’s throw in a polar vortex that disrupts transportation across 2/3 of the country! Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rates CLICK ON THE INTERACTIVE CHART Shippers were hopeful that the… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: February 18, 2021 Update
February 18, 2021 Update Average spot and contract rates converged in January at $2.36 / mile as the spot market cooled slightly in January. The spot market has leveled off in February, but those prices are the same level as… Read More
Freight Market Index January 2021 – For Those Who Like Challenges
Guest commentary by Mike Mulqueen, JBF Consulting – as provided for the January 2021 Freight Market Index report
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: January 20, 2021 Update
January 20, 2021 Update The US National average diesel price, as of January 18, sits at 2.69 / gallon, rising .31 cents since early November. After a period of both low prices and low volatility, diesel has risen 10 consecutive… Read More
BluJay Freight Market Index – Four Standout KPIs
It is always with great anticipation that I await the arrival of the BluJay Freight Market Insight report. Being someone who loves data, combing through the report enables me to identify hidden trends and insights that are impacting my clients’ freight operations.
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: November 17, 2020 Update
NATIONAL DIESEL PRICES A bright spot for ground shippers and carriers is the continued low cost of diesel. The DOE national average has been within 4 cents of $2.40 / gallon since April. (Data Source: EIA) OIL – WEST TEXAS… Read More