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(3 articles)Demand Planning
ModerateOct 13, 2026Carrier Pricing Power Eases But Remains Strong at 70
The SONAR Pricing Power Index declined to 70 this week from 71, marking the fourth consecutive weekly decline, yet the freight market remains firmly in carriers' favor as the fourth quarter approaches
FreightWaves#pricing-power-index#carrier-leverage#intermodal-rates
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactOct 2, 2026Domestic Intermodal Hits Annual Peak: 21K Containers Driven by 31% Savings
Domestic intermodal container volumes have reached an annual high of 21,697 (7-day moving average as of late September), driven by historically elevated cost advantages that favor rail over over-the-r
FreightWaves#intermodal-freight#rail-conversion#cost-savings
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 16, 2026J.B. Hunt Capitalizes on Decade-High Intermodal Conversion Wave
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is experiencing unprecedented momentum in intermodal services as shippers pivot away from traditional truckload capacity in response to elevated driver non-compliance, Sup
FreightWaves#intermodal-shift#rail-conversion#capacity-constraints