Weekly market update for January 9th, 2024
On last year’s final DAT iQ show, we spoke to industry experts Professor Chris Caplice and Professor Jason Miller about
Flatbed Report: The 2023 bridge report is in, and it’s rough
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) analysis of the recently released 2023 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National
Reefer report: A watery start to the onion season spikes PNW volume and prices
Two West Coast hurricanes in August and October have resulted in higher onion prices in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) in
Dry van report: Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dragon
The first quarter, or “Quiet Season” in freight, is also impacted by a slowdown in Asian imports. Except for 2020,
Freightvine Podcast: 2023 year in review
The DAT Freight and Analytics Freightvine Podcast provides the latest insights on the state of freight transportation and logistics. Hosted
Digital Supply Chain Series: Partnering with the right freight analytics provider
With a market turn coming in 2024, it’s time for shippers to prioritize the power of freight data. Implementing data-driven
2024: Change on the way for truckload markets?
As we find ourselves in the final phase of a familiar cycle, shippers are currently enjoying a market that tilts
How shippers changed capacity procurement in 2023
In the ever-changing landscape of transportation procurement, major shippers are abandoning the traditional annual bid approach. Instead, they’re adopting more
2024 keys to success: Shippers
Shippers enjoyed savings throughout 2023. As a national average, contract rates for dry van shipments fell 15% from January to
Navigating the 2024 freight landscape
As we enter 2024, the transportation and logistics sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an analytics revolution and
Flatbed report: Just-in-time shipping returns after a noticeable absence
The November Logistics Managers Index (LMI) dipped into mild contraction territory following a 7.1 drop to 49.4 following three months
Reefer report: Citrus season bounces back after a slow start
Winter and citrus fruits are paradoxical, but here we are in peak season for oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, clementines, lemons, and