InTek Freight and Logistics, Inc.

With Thanksgiving arriving tomorrow, let's talk turkey. Did you know most birds come from 8 states? And almost all of you turkey eaters will be going with a previously frozen bird. Enjoy your dinner! And is it stuffing or dressing for you? #ThanksgivingTrivia #TurkeyTalk #StuffingOrDressing #FrozenFeast

Freight analyst Larry Gross discusses the rising frequency of unpredictable global events, like geopolitical tensions and missile launches impacting the Suez Canal - a critical shipping route. Join us as we talk about how to anticipate the unexpected in an ever-changing world. Watch our full podcast with Larry for more on this, intermodal and the freight market overall https://lnkd.in/gx8eVBKT #BlackSwanEvents #Geopolitics #GlobalEvents #SuezCanal #MissileLaunches #FuturePreparedness #RiskManagement #WorldNews #StayInformed #CurrentEvents

We've reached a bit of a milestone with our podcast - 50 episodes! On episode 50, we welcome back the Intermodalist himself, Lawrence Gross, to give us an update on our favorite topic - intermodal. We go over how the market is looking today, how it compares to the past, domestic versus international strength, cross-border and more. Plus, we look ahead to 2025 with potential tariff and port strike impacts on the industry. Watch here https://lnkd.in/gx8eVBKT or listen wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks to all our guests, listeners, viewers, subscribers, followers, commenters and word-spreaders! #intermodal #supplychain #freight #intermodalmarket #tariffs #portstrike #podcast #milestone

Last week, we checked in on holiday shopping season (with a bit on potential tariffs) https://hubs.li/Q02ZkwbF0 and dropped a short from our last podcast - with Zac Rogers on evolving supply chains https://hubs.li/Q02ZkdxM0 #holidayshopping #supplychain #supplychainevolution #tariffs

With increased port traffic on the West Coast, rail freight is getting a little crowded. But improved infrastructure post-pandemic and the right partners can ensure your shipments face minimal issues https://hubs.li/Q02ZcKHn0 #intermodal #ports #freightvolume #supplychain

As the holiday shopping season begins to hit high gear, what are retail expectations? Is freight prepared? Plus, find out what to expect in early 2025 as well with a strike and tariffs on the horizon https://hubs.li/Q02Z4NLC0 #holidayfreight #blackfriday #holidayshopping #logistics

Intermodal spot rates ticked up 0.1% week to week in our Domestic Intermodal Spot Rate Index, continuing a slow, steady climb. They remain 8% off last year though. Truckload dropped 1% for the week, but is 0.5% ahead of 2023. Diesel fell $.03 from the prior week and is $.72 below last year. Learn more https://hubs.li/Q02YZClh0 #intermodal #trucking #rail #gasprices #freightmarket #freightrates

We've witnessed a significant transformation in the supply chain over the last 30 years. In this video, we explore how modern strategies, like urban fulfillment centers and flexible logistics, are reshaping the industry and enhancing resilience against crises. Watch our full podcast with Colorado State University College of Business professor and Logistics Managers Index author Zachary Rogers https://lnkd.in/gpc69Ayf #SupplyChainEvolution #Logistics #BusinessResilience #FulfillmentCenters #UrbanLogistics #SupplyChainManagement #AdaptationStrategies #BusinessInnovation #ModernLogistics #IndustryChanges

For-hire trucking is lagging the freight recovery, as the latest Cass Freight Index shows shipments actually dropped from September to October. Why? Private fleets are soaking up volume, even as demand rises. Inferred rates did tick up though - read the full report https://hubs.li/Q02YwQpw0 #trucking #freightmarket #trucks #transportation

Catch up with our last week: Our latest podcast with Logistics Managers Index author, Colorado State University professor Zac Rogers https://hubs.li/Q02Yv-rj0 A blog explanation of our index, the Intermodal Spot Rate Trendline Report https://hubs.li/Q02Yw4Cn0 #logistics #intermodal