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Are you signed up for our market insights? If not follow this link and have it delivered to your inbox monthly. Learn about new changes in the transportation market, as well as how to plan a better truckload strategy, in C.H. Robinson's latest market insights update.

Market swings can be pretty impactful to shipper-carrier relationships. In C.H. Robinson's latest research blog, we look at an MIT analysis of truckload freight market cycles. Check it out and learn what shippers can do during tight markets to stay successful for the long term.

#SpotMarketInsights: 9 Key Takeaways you Should Know. 👇

Using multiple carriers to meet your unique shipping needs can really make a difference in the level of service you provide customers and your bottom line. Watch OSM Worldwide’s VP of Sales, Rob Glover, discuss the advantages of implementing a multi-carrier strategy, along with some peak season tips, in his recent interview with SupplyChainBrain. #OSMWorldwide #SupplyChainBrain #PeakSeason #ShippingStrategy #ParcelShipping https://lnkd.in/gve3vUsr

Finding a Foothold on How Truckload Carriers Are Responding to Market Equilibrium In this blog post, we will delve into the strategies that truckload carriers are using to respond to market equilibrium. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gC3DWTCs

Data-driven insights have never been more critical. The current freight scenario underscores a myriad of factors influencing the market. By understanding these intricacies, STG Logistics is positioned to make informed decisions. Eager to dive deeper at #Inland23. 📊 #DataDrivenDecisions #FreightTrends #EconomicAnalysis #StrategicPlanning #IndustryEvolution

Week of September 25, 2023 #SpotMarketInsights: 9 Key Takeaways you Should Know. 👇   Truckstop's Chief Relationship Officer Brent Hutto and FTR | Transportation Intelligence are teaming up weekly to bring you the most objective, up-to-date spot market insights in the freight and logistics industry. Here are the latest insights from the week of September 25: 💡 📊 → Spot rates unchanged as flatbed offsets van equipment → Small increase in broker-posted rates for flatbed equipment → Dry van rates at their lowest in six weeks → Refrigerated rates at their lowest in nine weeks 📉 Rates still below the five-year average but no significant deterioration → Market's volume weakness aligns with seasonal expectations → Volume increased on the West Coast but decreased elsewhere → The single week's data is too preliminary to identify a trend 📈 🚚 Slight increase in truck postings resulted in a Market Demand Index of 55.2, the lowest in four weeks Want next week's industry update?    Please "LIKE" this post and follow our page to help us spread our reach! 💥   #Freight #Logistics

Week of September 18, 2023 #SpotMarketInsights: 9 Key Takeaways you Should Know. 👇   Truckstop's Chief Relationship Officer Brent Hutto and FTR | Transportation Intelligence are teaming up weekly to bring you the most objective, up-to-date spot market insights in the freight and logistics industry. Here are the latest insights from the week of September 18: 💡 📊 → Broker-posted spot rates cooled for all equipment types → Refrigerated rates, which had risen .29 cents over 7 weeks, led the decline → Total spot rates saw the largest decline since mid-July → Dry van rates gave back recent gains 📉 Flatbed rates returned to a downward trend → YoY total rates have been stable, down 4% to 5% for over a month → Spot load postings rebounded after a holiday week → Truck postings recovery didn't match volume gain 📈 Market Demand Index rose to 58.8, the highest level since late June Want next week's industry update?    Please "LIKE" this post and follow our page to help us spread our reach! 💥   #Freight #Logistics

Anyone in transportation knows that freight markets are cyclical. I've been exploring freight market dynamics' influence on carrier behaviors and actions shippers can take to encourage higher acceptance since the 2017/18 capacity crunch and the findings continue to be relvant, particularly for shippers wondering how to manage the next tight capacity swing. One result that continues to prevail - trying to lock in low prices during a soft market won't keep you out of the spot market as capacity tightens again. Regular monitoring and price updates on important lanes are crucial to maintaining route guide performance. Check out my latest blog post with C.H. Robinson highlighting the last few years of our research on the topic.

This month's updated freight market insights report features a truckload strategy guide for the 2024 RFP season, as well as new North America transportation insights across modes as dynamics begin to shift.