Supply chains finally have the C-suite’s full and undivided attention. Amid inflationary pressures and rising supply chain complexity, shipping leaders can utilize freight analytics to contextualize their operational challenges and inform internal stakeholders of the risks and costs associated with their transportation network ecosystem. From 2020-2021, mentions of “supply chain” increased by 412% during earnings…
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to be 22% lower during the first half of 2023 than last year despite increased consumer spending, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy…
Two years ago, DAT Freight & Analytics wrote about the significant shift in freight volumes into and out of the Phoenix market, traditionally known as a backhaul market for truckload carriers. The increase in outbound freight has been driven by the pandemic-driven shift in consumer buying patterns to more online retail purchases, which has driven…
The cherry season in California peaks in mid to late June and winds down quickly after contributing around 22% to the national annual volume in a very short 6-week season. Nearly all of the cherry production is near Lodi, CA, and the Stockton freight market, where the famous Bing cherry variety is grown. This region…
According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Four-Wheel-Drive Tractors and Combine Harvesters continue to grow while some other segments continue to decline. Compared to the 5-year average, 2-4WD Tractors and Combine Harvester sales were 6% lower in May. Total farm tractor sales in the U.S. fell 0.7% versus May 2022…
In the last 30 days, watermelons, potatoes, onions, apples, tomatoes, and strawberries have dominated truckload produce volumes but with a twist. Due to the weather-impacted late start to the West Coast season, more volume is coming from Mexico to offset lower volumes in California. Still, national volumes are down around 4% y/y, according to the…
Almost a month into Hurricane Season, the U.S. has seen its first tropical storm with a second forming, two of 12 to 17 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher) predicted by NOAA this season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, indicates a…
The most successful owner-operator truck drivers in the industry didn’t get where they are because of sheer luck. These drivers are successful because of what they do each and every day. To improve your trucking business, start practicing these habits today. 1. Understand Your Costs. Know how to use your knowledge of costs, especially fixed…
Over the past two months, hundreds of wildfires have spread across Canada, resulting in mass evacuations and the destruction of millions of acres. From May to September, Canadian wildfires or forest fires are common in forested and grassland regions. According to locals in British Columbia, such widespread destruction this early in the season is rare. According…
Fraud is everywhere. From phishing and spyware to identity theft and hacking, fraud comes at us from every angle, and scammers have more tools at their disposal than ever before. It impacts our personal lives and puts every business in every industry at risk. DAT is no different. As the operator of North America’s largest…