# Carriers in cruise control while wider economy sputters - FreightWaves

> The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index rose to 75 for carriers from 65 the prior week. Carriers are rejecting loads at a rate not seen in several years, and the outbound tender volume index climbed 3.85% to 12,909. Freight volumes are up 27% over 2019 despite a stalling broader economy.

- Date: 2020-07-24 · published 2020-07-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/10475-carriers-in-cruise-control-while-wider-economy-sputters-freightwaves
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Strong carrier pricing power points to higher freight rates for shippers, including feed and grain movers. The effect on commodity prices is limited.

## Sources

- freightwaves.com: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carriers-in-cruise-control-while-wider-economy-sputters

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