Most favoured nation vs preferential rates
Everything filed under tariffs in our trade coverage, the 7 reports filed on it so far.
AI Data Center Construction Drives Heavy Haul Freight Volatility
Heavy haul and open equipment freight is the most volatile transport mode, with surging AI infrastructure demand creating capacity crunches and...
WTO Members' Applied Tariffs Fall by a Third Since 1996
The average tariff applied by WTO members on a most-favoured-nation basis has dropped 32% since 1996, from 13.1% to 8.9%.
Truckload Volumes Fall 15% as Spot Rates Hold Strong
Truckload freight volumes dropped nearly 15% on September 9, but spot rates remained raise at $3.44 per mile, up 47% year-over-year.
US Drayage Rates Rise Amid Capacity Fears and Peak Season
A convergence of peak season demand, industrial AI shipments, and driver shortages is straining US drayage capacity.
Late Peak Demand Drives US Container Spot Rates Higher
Container spot rates to the US surged due to late peak season demand and carrier capacity management.
Latest LMI Shows Freight Prices Soar as Capacity Shrinks
The most recent Logistics Managers' Index reveals a deep contraction in transportation capacity alongside surging prices.
Trucking Industry Enters New Era with Regulations and Higher Rates
The trucking industry is experiencing a transformative 'super cycle' driven by structural supply constraints and tightening regulation, according to...