Spot vs. Contract Rates: Dont Be Fooled by Short-Term Declines @FreightWaves
Spot vs. Contract Rates: Dont Be Fooled by Short-Term Declines @FreightWaves
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The gap between spot and contract freight rates is widening, with contract rates up almost 20% year-over-year while spot rates see a monthly dip. Dive into SONAR data to understand why this isn't just seasonal softening.
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Spot vs. Contract Rates: Don't Be Fooled by Short-Term Declines

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