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
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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.
Freight Market Index April 2020: How Quickly Things Change
BluJay Freight Market Index April 2020 Guest commentary by Mike Mulqueen, JBF Consulting Analysis The time period for this report will likely be remembered as the last “normal” quarter for a while. The impact of COVID-19 was not felt until… Read More