Dry van report: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise

Even though September’s container’s import total came in at just over 2.4m TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), the nation’s major container shipments are experiencing a decline.

Dry van report: Manufacturing shows slight improvement, but sector still contracting

The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.1 percent, up slightly from 48.7 in August. The gain came largely from stronger manufacturing activities, though contraction remains a concern.

Dry van report: Trucking ton-mile index sees modest growth despite industry challenges

The trucking ton-mile index experienced a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.8% month-over-month and 1.5% year-over-year in July, despite facing some industry challenges.

Dry van report: Container imports set for historic declines in the second half

In August 2025, U.S. containerized import volumes declined 7.6% month-over-month at around 2.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a significant downturn.

Dry van report: August LMI signals potential market slowdown

The August Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) saw a slight increase of 0.1 points from July, reaching 59.3, indicating potential market slowdown.

Dry van report: Decline in cardboard sales signals economic caution

Market analysts are closely monitoring the demand for cardboard, especially in the corrugated sector, as it might indicate economic caution amongst consumers and businesses.

Dry van report: Freight demand weakens; bull market pricing cycle not expected until 2026

The trucking ton-mile index revealed a continued weakening of seasonally adjusted freight demand in June, with activity declining 0.2% from the previous month.

Dry van report: Positive momentum is welcome, but true recovery remains uncertain

In Q2 2025, the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index showed the first signs of recovery in the freight market after a prolonged downturn, though uncertainties remain.

Dry van report: Truckload sector rides inventory wave as small firms power logistics growth

In July 2025, the Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) registered a reading of 59.2, indicating continued—but moderating—expansion in the logistics sector, largely fueled by smaller firms.

Dry van report: A deep dive into softening volumes and shifting capacity

The ACT For-Hire Trucking Index for June indicates a continued downturn in the industry, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline amid changing market dynamics.

Dry van report: Containerized imports expected to drop in the second half of 2025

In June 2025, the Port of Los Angeles experienced its highest-ever June shipping container traffic, processing 892,340 twenty-foot equivalent units despite predictions of declining imports in the latter half of the year.

Dry van report: Truckload demand cools in May

The seasonally adjusted trucking ton-mile index (TTMI) for May indicates a cooling in demand for for-hire trucking services in the market.