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2020 Trends in Freight Transportation, and the COVID-19 Impact

Logistics Bureau

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Let’s take a look then, at each sector in turn, starting with air freight. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. The Freight Rate Roller Coaster.

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2024 Supply Chain Outlook: Industry Experts Weigh in on Opportunities and Challenges

Penske Move Ahead

Q: How will the three big drivers of truck freight — consumer spending, new construction and factory/industrial output — change? Along with a modest pickup in freight demand, this should press the load/truck ratio higher. Q: What can shippers and carriers expect to see throughout the year? East Coast to avoid the Suez Canal.