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11% Drop: Atlanta's share of U.S. freight has fallen over 11% in the past year.
Ontario's Gain: Meanwhile, Ontario, California, sees a 14% rebound.
Atlanta is experiencing a notable drain in freight demand, a direct result of importers reverting to West Coast ports like Los Angeles and Long Beach. The shift is due to easing pandemic pressures, cost considerations, and recent geopolitical and environmental disruptions influencing trade routes.
Supply Chain Shifts
Savannah's Slowdown: Import share to Savannah, a key feeder for Atlanta's market, is declining.
Cost Dynamics: Changes in shipping rates from China and domestic truckload rates are pivotal in routing decisions.
The redirection of imports is significantly impacting trucking operations in and around Atlanta, potentially leading to longer transit routes and a reevaluation of carrier networks.
Hi! I'm Adriana and I've been working for FreightCaviar as Head Writer for a little over a year now. Some of my favorite topics to cover are FreightTech, Green Freight, and nearshoring/reshoring.
This insightful glimpse into the world of contract versus spot freight markets is contributed by Ruslan Shamanov, the Founder & CEO of Kavkaz Express, LLC.
