
Freight Market Update: September 2, 2020
US factory activity hits its highest level since 2018 as China, South Korea, and other Asian economies reopen and rebuild output amid COVID-19.

US factory activity hits its highest level since 2018 as China, South Korea, and other Asian economies reopen and rebuild output amid COVID-19.

The American Trucking Associations files a Shipping Act suit alleging foreign carriers control pricing, plus new Silk Road routes, in the August 26, 2020 update.

A shift to online holiday shopping drives temporary warehouse demand while migrating COVID-19 spikes continue to squeeze air freight capacity.

Two U.S. representatives introduce a Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act to aid ports during COVID-19, as borders reopen for stranded seafarers.

Ports in Europe and North America faced rising congestion from continued blank sailings, while Transpacific airfreight volumes climbed then dipped.

The FMC seeks relief for marine terminal operators amid COVID-19 as Flexport examines wearables for warehouse safety and business recovery in May 2020.

Satellite tracking exposes COVID-19 supply chain strain and the U.S. preps new air cargo guidance, with ocean, air, and customs news for April 15, 2020.
Tanker rates skyrocket as Russia and Saudi Arabia boost oil output amid COVID-19, with ocean, air, and trucking news for the week of March 11, 2020.