As California goes, so goes the national freight market
Approximately one-third of all containerized imports each month arrive at the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, which includes the Port
Dean Croke
Dean Croke is the Principal Analyst for DAT iQ, the freight data and analytics operation at DAT. He brings 35 years of experience in the fields of data science, supply chain management, logistics, risk management and human performance. For the latest market updates, follow @datfreightteam on Twitter.
Flatbed report: More Mexican imports are bound for the Gulf Coast
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently announced a project to expand the Port of Progreso in the country’s southeastern state of
Reefer report: The winter salad bowl swings into gear
Church Brothers Farms produces salads and vegetables from April through November in Salinas, CA, and the San Juan Valley of
Dry van report: The Ohio truckload freight market continues to expand
The volume of outbound dry van truckloads in Ohio has grown by almost 23% in the last year; in contrast,
Road transport in the United Kingdom post-Brexit
Like most Western countries, the UK (United Kingdom) road transport industry is crucial to the country’s economy and infrastructure. Road
Dry van report: One of the nation’s most storied semiconductor hubs
Greater Phoenix is one of America’s longest-standing semiconductor hubs. Motorola started the region’s microelectronics boom when it opened a research
Reefer report: Restaurant operators are considerably more optimistic
The Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) increased by 1.6% in October., attributed to a notable improvement in restaurant operators’ outlook on
Flatbed report: Redfin’s residential construction outlook for 2025
Redfin’s economists expect more home sales in 2025, largely due to pent-up demand. However, some would-be homebuyers will still be
Reefer report: The french fry capital of the world
Idaho is generally considered the French fry capital of the world, particularly the city of Blackfoot. Blackfoot is a hub
Flatbed report: The logistics industry continues to expand at a steady pace
The October Logistics Manager’s Index reads in at 58.4, down slightly (-0.5) from October’s reading of 58.9, the fastest expansion
Dry van report: Manufacturing new orders breaks into expansion territory
In November, the ISM (Institute for Supply Management) Manufacturing PMI registered at 48.4%, an increase of 1.9 points compared to
Trucking is the backbone of India’s economy
Road transport, predominantly via heavy and medium-duty trucks, accounts for nearly 70% of domestic freight in India. Truck numbers are