Shippers see improving conditions thanks to lower diesel costs

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Shippers felt some relief in July with conditions as measured by the FTR Shippers Conditions Index entering positive territory at 4.5 for the first time since September 2020. In June, the reading was -4.0, reflecting negative conditions. Industry forecaster FTR says the improvement for shippers in July stemmed from loosening capacity utilization and falling diesel […]

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