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Survey: Freight brokers unfazed by industry challenges

More than 60% of brokers expect demand growth over the next 6 months despite current weak conditions, Bloomberg/Truckstop research shows; news follows positive sentiment from monthly LMI report.

September 6, 2023

Victoria Kickham

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More than 60% of brokers expect demand growth over the next 6 months despite current weak conditions, Bloomberg/Truckstop research shows; news follows positive sentiment from monthly LMI report.

Logistics economy slowed in July

Economic activity across the logistics industry contracted for the third straight month, according to latest Logistics Managers’ Index.

August 2, 2023

Victoria Kickham

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Economic activity across the logistics industry contracted for the third straight month, according to latest Logistics Managers’ Index. Economic activity across the logistics industry contracted for the third straight month, according to latest Logistics Managers’ Index.

LMI continues downward trend

The monthly Logistics Managers’ Index contracted for the second straight month in June, driven by declining inventory levels.

July 7, 2023

Victoria Kickham

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The monthly Logistics Managers’ Index contracted for the second straight month in June, driven by declining inventory levels.

Logistics Managers Index contracts in May

Softening freight market drives lower industry performance as LMI dips below growth threshold for the first time, researchers say.

June 7, 2023

Victoria Kickham

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Softening freight market drives lower industry performance as LMI dips below growth threshold for the first time, researchers say.

Logistics industry growth slowed in April

Inventory levels continued their downward trend, pushing the broader industry back toward more seasonal growth patterns, monthly business index shows.

May 4, 2023

Victoria Kickham

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Inventory levels continued their downward trend, pushing the broader industry back toward more seasonal growth patterns, monthly business index shows.

Logistics industry growth slowed in March

Conditions slowed to the lowest levels in the history of the Logistics Managers Index, driven by an all-time low in transportation prices, research shows.

April 6, 2023

Victoria Kickham

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Conditions slowed to the lowest levels in the history of the Logistics Managers Index, driven by an all-time low in transportation prices, research shows.

Logistics industry growth continued in June

Strong demand for warehousing and transportation keeps industry humming as the latest Logistics Manager’s Index reaches second all-time high reading.

July 9, 2021

Victoria Kickham

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Strong demand for warehousing and transportation keeps industry humming as the latest Logistics Manager’s Index reaches second all-time high reading.

Logistics industry growth reaches two-year high

LMI indicates strong economic growth in the industry, but high prices and tight capacity contribute to headaches throughout the supply chain.

April 6, 2021

Victoria Kickham

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LMI indicates strong economic growth in the industry, but high prices and tight capacity contribute to headaches throughout the supply chain.

UK ports suffer post-Brexit logjams

Container Availability Index shows supply chain congestion is worsening at British ports as terminals struggle to clear an excess of containers, echoing worldwide supply chain slowdowns.

March 9, 2021

Supply Chain Quarterly Staff

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Container Availability Index shows supply chain congestion is worsening at British ports as terminals struggle to clear an excess of containers, echoing worldwide supply chain slowdowns.