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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJun 29, 2026Spot Rates Surge 31% as Trucking Capacity Tightens in 2026
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index reveals a structural reset in the trucking market where pricing pressure is being driven by capacity constraints rather than demand recovery. Dry van spot rates sur
FreightWaves#freight-rates#trucking-market#spot-rates
Shipping & Freight
ModerateMay 5, 2026U.S. Freight Costs Surge Despite Lower Shipping Volumes
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index presents a counterintuitive market signal: freight volumes are contracting even as shippers face substantially higher per-unit transportation costs. This divergence
Logistics Management#freight-rates#shipping-costs#us-logistics
Shipping & Freight
ModerateMay 5, 2026U.S. Bank Freight Index: Shipping Costs Spike Despite Steady Volumes
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index indicates a notable disconnect between freight volume activity and transportation spending levels. While freight volumes have remained relatively consistent, shippe
Logistics Management#freight-costs#shipping-expenses#transportation-spending