You’ve long used data for forecasting, budgeting and other strategic initiatives. But the volume of data is skyrocketing and one of the great modern business challenges is knowing what data matters and what to dismiss.
Each quarter, AFS collaborates with TD Cowen, a leading full-service investment bank, to bring you current, highly relevant data and insights that matter to your business.
Freight index forecast key takeaways for Q4 2026
Parcel shipping is on track for its most expensive year on record, with fuel surcharges and seasonal fees driving record highs
LTL rates projected to exceed 80% above the January 2018 baseline, as elevated fuel costs and disciplined pricing outweigh declining tonnage
Truckload rates are expected to hit their highest level since Q1 2022 despite limited demand as regulatory enforcement, carrier exits and rising fuel costs tighten capacity
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