Freight Market

US Warehouse Rents Climb Amid Slowing Demand

Despite a decline in US warehouse demand, rents are escalating due to constricted new capacity and stringent lending norms, with Prologis predicting a 10% increase this year; at the same time, building starts have fallen dramatically and available capital has reduced, due to the weakened market and high-interest rates.

Source: The Load Star

Slower demand, but US warehouse rents rise in 'tight and expensive' market https://t.co/j32aR98BPw
— The Loadstar (@theloadstar) June 1, 2023

The Best Logistics Nearshore Teams Don't Feel Like Vendors. They Feel Like Yours.

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🎣 Bad Carriers Are Bypassing Inspection

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The Best Logistics Nearshore Teams Don't Feel Like Vendors. They Feel Like Yours.

🎣 Another Round of Volatility

800 Freight Emails a Day? You're Counting Your Inbox Wrong

🎣 Bad Carriers Are Bypassing Inspection