Category: Van markets

US export volumes have been on a downward trend since 2020 and are not showing any signs of a course change.

Comparing this to last year’s January-to-July import volume, 48% went to the west coast while 43% went to the east coast.   

Industrial supply companies are reporting continued growth with their latest 2nd quarter results, suggesting that there isn’t a downward shift in demand yet.

The May 2022 reading of the for-hire trucking ton-mile seasonally adjusted index produced by Yemisi Bolumole and Jason Miller at

Inventory levels are creating ripple effects across the transportation sector.

By Christina Ellington The latest durable goods manufacturers’ shipments, inventories, and orders report indicate that freight volume hasn’t declined yet.

By Christina Ellington The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA)  advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.5% in May

By Christina Ellington Summer holidays are about to start and retailers are already talking about the back-to-school season. Why so

By Christina Ellington Import volumes are rising, and port congestion may not be far behind. The Freight Analysis Framework (FAF)

By Christina Ellington Despite concerns over softening demand due to a massive backlog of vessels near China, distribution center space