If the pandemic taught us anything, market intelligence isn’t just a tool—it’s a strategic imperative. The challenge lies in embedding it into your business processes, gaining traction, and seeing it...
In November, the ISM (Institute for Supply Management) Manufacturing PMI registered at 48.4%, an increase of 1.9 points compared to October. This indicates that the manufacturing sector is showing directional...
On Tuesday, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike, shutting down all of America’s East and Gulf Coast ports. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued a brief and,...
Negotiations on a new longshore union contract covering East and Gulf coast ports will resume just days before the current contract extension is set to expire. Bargaining between the International...
A lot of truckers will bid "good riddance!" to 2024 when the clock strikes midnight tonight. At the same time, many say they will welcome 2025 with considerably more optimism,...
Week Ending Comdata 12/27/24 342.1 12/20/24 340.9 12/13/24 338.6 12/6/24 342.6 Average prices for Comdata are based on seven-day cash card transactions from more than 6,500 truck stops....
Spot rates from Asia to the US rose to highs this week as a looming dockworker strike on Jan. 15, the early Lunar New Year in Asia and the threat...
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 rate since September 2022. The overall index has increased for...
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Chart of the Week: Outbound Tender Lead Time – USA SONAR: OTLT.USA Tender lead times last week hit their highest value since SONAR released tender data in 2018, averaging 3.76 days between tender...
