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Freightonomics

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Freight Market
Supply Chain
Tariffs
Inflation
ILA Strike
Earnings Reports
Transportation Service Providers
Supply Chain Management
Federal Reserve
Intermodal
Winter Weather
Netrodyne
Macroeconomic Environment
Logistics Manager's Index
Logistics
Spot Rates
Freight Market Trends
Tender Rejection Index
Freight Market Dynamics
Inventory Levels

Freightonomics is the intersection of freight and the economy. Market Expert Zach Strickland delivers insights from FreightWaves SONAR data to help you make smarter decisions about your transportation strategy.

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Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the April LMI and the fastest expansion of the spread between transportation prices and capacity in the index’s history.

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Freight markets are reacting in real time to global disruption, seasonal uncertainty, and mounting regulatory pressure.

Fuel volatility tied to the Iran conflict continues to ripple across transportation, driving cost swings and network disruption. ... more

On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland breaks down the latest macro indicators before bringing on Dr. Zac Rogers to unpack the Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) data for March. They compare today's logistics environment to the COVID-era pea... more

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JP Hampstead
Chief Economist, FreightWaves Media editorial
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Episode: The State of Freight: Global Disruption and the Freight Market Reset
Dr. Rogers
Economics expert and analyst
Episode: What the heck is going on?
Dr. Zach Rogers
Co-author of the Logistics Managers Index
Episode: Containing the containers
Matt Thornton
Senior Product Manager at Netrodyne
Netrodyne
Episode: Drowsiness
Ofelia Chernock
Senior Product Marketing Manager
Netrodyne
Episode: The cost of appreciation
Adam Lang
Director of Customer Advisory Services at Netradyne
Netradyne
Episode: Ongoing challenges
Adam Kahn
Chief Strategy Officer at Netradyne
Netradyne
Episode: The ROI of safety
Dr. Zac Rogers
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at Colorado State
Colorado State University
Episode: Prime time

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Zach Strickland
Head of Freight Market Intelligence; Co-host and Market Expert; frequently discusses market signals and SONAR data.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Keep the episodes coming!

    A great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NavySteve87!
    United States8 months ago
  • A Must Listen! 👏👏👏

    Regardless of your depth of knowledge in the freight and shipping industry - this is a must listen! Zach and Anthony do an incredible job covering all the insights, innovations and headlines you need to know about to stay ahead of the curve - with inspiring interviews from industry leaders who actually have first-hand experience. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States4 years ago
  • Phenomenal listen!

    Nothing better than a little economics talk while enjoying a nice warm slice of French silk pie! Keep up the great work!

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    CHIstdUP
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate data-driven market insights and actionable implications for capacity and pricing.
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The show is praised for depth on macro trends and their real-world freight impact.

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Are COVID-era extremes returning?
Q: What do the LMI respondents look at forward-looking this month?
The respondents' forward-looking readings showed a notable split, with transportation prices predicted to stay elevated while capacity is expected to remain tight, signaling ongoing inflationary pressure and continued stress on logistics networks.
The State of Freight: Global Disruption and the Freight Market Reset
Q: How do you think the fuel price increase is going to impact contract rates that shippers and carriers are negotiating right now?
Fuel increases are likely to keep upward pressure on contract rates, with shippers needing to account for higher fuel surcharges while some pricing may be shifted to or away from base rates depending on how volatility is managed in contracts.
The State of Freight: Mapping the 2026 Freight Landscape
Q: What demand indicators do we need to see to sustain this rally in rates?
Manufacturing and housing improvements are essential, although current market dynamics are focused more on capacity than demand.
The State of Freight: Mapping the 2026 Freight Landscape
Q: How should we be thinking about trends between domestic versus international intermodal?
International intermodal is dependent on the container trade whereas domestic intermodal relies on the habits of shippers in moving freight.
The State of Freight: A Look Back at 2025
Q: What is your take on the resilience of short haul trucking volume? Is that a structural change?
For sure it is; we've seen short haul volumes grow, while long haul volumes are down significantly.

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Freightonomics delivers data-driven insights at the intersection of freight and the broader economy. Drawing heavily on FreightWaves SONAR indicators, the show blends market intelligence with practical implications for capacity, pricing, inventories, and policy shifts. Episodes frequently feature industry guests and senior FreightWaves executives to unpack how weather, tariffs, geopolitical dynamics, and macroeconomic trends shape day-to-day decisions in trucking, warehousing, and logistics. A standout element is its willingness to connect granular market signals with broader economic narratives, offering listeners a toolkit for forecasting and strategic planning in a volatile freight landscape.

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