Freight Insight for Week of June 1

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Trends and discussions range from seasonal manufacturing and agriculture trends that affect available capacity to general insight into outside factors affecting freight volumes.

Below is a summary of the June 3 call:

FREIGHT VOLUMES

• Freight volumes are generally tapering off the first week of June; inventories and orders are lower in many industries across the U.S.
• Still feeling supply effects of COVID-19 and current racial tensions affecting interstate shutdowns.
• Now is the time for businesses to capitalize on cost savings and securing capacity during the COVID-19 downturn.
• The U.S. and Mexico are looking towards July for widespread opening of businesses instead of earlier phases as expected.
• TL capacity has been challenging for day-of transits. Lead time for pickups and deliveries is preferred, as markets are fluid and changing daily.
• Flexibility is key.

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