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Greenscreens.ai published its March 2024 Spot Market Update, revealing how spot rates are moving across the map.
Van and Reefer rates were down a bit, showing a -3.2% and -3.9% shift from last year's end. Meanwhile, Flatbed saw an increase at +2.1%.
The Midwest grapples with the steepest Reefer rate decrease at -6.8%, while the Southeast shows a mixed bag: a slight dip in Reefer rates at -0.8% but a notable rise in Flatbed rates at +4.5%.
| Region | Van (23H2) | Reefer (23H2) | Flatbed (23H2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | -4.1% | -6.8% | +2.9% |
| Northeast | -3.3% | -4.1% | +2.3% |
| Northwest | -2.8% | -6.2% | -4.4% |
| South | -0.5% | +1.0% | -0.8% |
| Southeast | -3.1% | -0.8% | +4.5% |
| Southwest | -5.8% | -6.5% | +1.1% |
March '24 spot rate trends hit Reefers in the South hardest at -11.8%, while the Midwest felt the pinch across all types, with Vans and Reefers down by 7%. Here's a closer look at the numbers:
| Region | Van (YoY) | Reefer (YoY) | Flatbed (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | -7.0% | -7.5% | -7.5% |
| Northeast | -6.9% | -6.7% | -5.4% |
| Northwest | -2.5% | -0.5% | -4.9% |
| South | -7.3% | -11.8% | -6.4% |
| Southeast | -5.9% | -6.9% | -3.6% |
| Southwest | -4.2% | -1.6% | +2.3% |
Outlook? As Q1 rounds the bend, the second quarter's horizon could signal a milder climate for van and reefer rates or a long haul through the rest of '24 if downward trends persist.
Source: Greenscreens.ai
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