“The improvement in the SCI must be regarded as a mixed bag in that it is the result of tepid demand from shippers and therefore is a product of the current softness in the economy," according to Larry Gross, Senior Consultant for FTR.
The July Shippers Update includes commentary discussing the timing of freight rate increases relative to tightening capacity. For more information about how to subscribe to the Shippers Update, send an e-mail to sales@ftrassociates.com or call 888-988-1699 ext. 1.
