The recent three-day port strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association along the East and Gulf Coasts had minimal immediate impact on trucking freight rates, according to analysts. While the strike’s effects on the logistics industry are expected to linger for 3-4 weeks as operations normalize, overall truckload capacity remains strong. However, disruptions have affected container dwell times and rail congestion. Analysts noted that Hurricane Helene has led to significant increases in local trucking spot rates, overshadowing the strike’s impact, while concerns about potential future strikes persist.

Source: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/port-strike-trucking-spot-rate-effects-analysts/729310/