📠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
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Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: June 25, 2021 Update
📠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–¼CLICK ON THE INTERACTIVE CHART TO VIEW DATAâ–¼ 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
Supply Chain Mergers, Partnerships, Funding, and Launches – April 2021 Update
A monthly roundup of news about mergers & acquisitions, funding, partnerships and launches in the supply chain transportation logistics industry. Partnerships Shippo Partners with CommentSold to Extend Shipping Capabilities to CommentSold’s Merchants – April 06, 2021 MeMD, Healthy Transportation Foundation… 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: 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
Freight Market Index Q3 2020: A Lesson on the Freight Market: Four Standout KPIs
Just seven months ago, we were looking at historically low spot rates. Before the pandemic, there was already pressure on the spot market due to excess carrier capacity;
Freight Market Index July 2020: The Flexibility Test
Guest commentary by Adam Gray, JBF Consulting – as provided for the July 2020 Freight Market Index report Almost every day it seems our plans are changing. Whatever we assumed were next steps yesterday often get migrated to the back… Read More
Why Excessive Dwell Time is Pervasive in TL Shipping And What Shippers Can Do About It
In this 2-Part series, JBF Consulting explores the impact of excessive loading times on shippers and carriers and the benefits of addressing this issue.
In Part 2 here, we examine the issue from a shipper’s perspective highlighting why the issue persists and what shippers can do to address excessive detention in their DC and yard operations.