Shipping and Logistics

April 7, 2018
April 2018 Shipping Report
Written by Sandy Williams
A lot is going on in shipping markets as uncertainty regarding the U.S. trade situation takes hold. Tariffs are expected to affect import volumes at coastal and inland ports. Truck availability continues to be an issue with the flatbed load-to-truck ratio soaring past 100 last week and prices on the increase. Barges are frustrated by high water shipping delays and rails are watching demand closely in regards to economic, trade and financial issues. Here’s the latest recap on shipping in the U.S.
Seaborne Freight


