Freight Market

U.S. freight demand, spot rates, load availability, and market trends that impact owner-operators and carriers.

Ocean freight rates whipsaw as China turmoil ripples into U.S. trucking

Ocean freight rates whipsaw as China turmoil ripples into U.S. trucking

Trans-Pacific spot prices cratered in recent weeks amid policy whiplash and operational uncertainty tied to China — a dynamic now flashing warning lights for U.S. drayage, transload and long-haul carriers that live off import flows. FreightWaves’ latest reporting underscored the…