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FreightWaves
FreightWaves NOW is your daily source for the most impactful news in logistics. We break down the complex world of freight—covering trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets—to bring you actionable insights. Whether you are a carrier, shipper, or broker, we provide the data-driven context you need to navigate a volatile market.
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Feb 28, 2023 • 9min
Air cargo companies’ earnings calls
1) Talk about decline in flight hours among all-cargo airlines - ATSG, Atlas Air, etc. - and what that tells us about market;
2) More cargo conversion activity - Qantas, ATSG, etc. - and what that tells us about market, maybe too much supply?
3) Cargo airline investments in more aircraft putting pressure on cash flow - Air Canada, ATSG;
4) Earnings - ATSG, Atlas Air, Air Canada, (also Singapore and IAG Cargo) in past 1.5 weeks.
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Feb 28, 2023 • 5min
3rd Carrier Update 02/28/2023
Is the Laredo market starting to warm?
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Feb 28, 2023 • 11min
How to attempt to avoid double brokering
What steps do you take to prevent double brokering in brokerages?
Are there policies and procedures in place to verify the credentials of carriers and ensure that loads are only being assigned to reputable and reliable carriers?
How do you ensure that your internal staff are aware of the risks of double brokering and the importance of avoiding it?
Is there additional training or education on this topic, and are there consequences in place for any staff who engage in double brokering?
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Feb 28, 2023 • 5min
2nd Carrier Update - 02/28/2023
Freight volumes peak as we close out February
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Feb 28, 2023 • 10min
Workhound releases 2023 trends report
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7034931632771866624/
We're dropping WorkHound's Annual Trends Report on Tuesday, February 28th!
We analyzed nearly 100,000 driver comments 🚚 to understand the state of the industry in 2023 and beyond —
and we're sharing our insights with you. Stay tuned!
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Feb 28, 2023 • 4min
1st Carrier Update - 02/28/2023
Spot rates could drop another 15 cents over the next month
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Feb 28, 2023 • 9min
California is full speed ahead on limiting truck emissions
This was pretty much expected, but what’s going to happen now when the calendar changes to 2024?
Is there anything stopping it outside of a change of heart from the California legislature or a federal mandate?
What are the main goals of these new regulations?
What are some of the other changes the board made having to do with replacing trucks?
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Feb 27, 2023 • 13min
What have the ILWU labor talks done to the economies of the port of LA/LB?
Sal Mercogliano - Associate Professor of History - Campbell University - Buies Creek, NC
Lauren Beagan - The Maritime Professor - CEO, Squall Strategies - Boston, MA
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Feb 27, 2023 • 6min
4th Carrier Update - 02/27/2023
Lanes of the Day
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Feb 27, 2023 • 4min
SiriusXM Radio Guests for the week
Grace Sharkey
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