# Chaos is the new norm (with video) - FreightWaves

> The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index rose to 85 for carriers, up from 80 the prior week. Load volumes are at record levels, and spot rates are up 20-25% year over year.

- Date: 2020-10-09 · published 2020-10-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/10522-chaos-is-the-new-norm-with-video-freightwaves
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Carrier pricing power signals elevated freight costs through the holiday season, which adds to the delivered cost of feed.

## Sources

- freightwaves.com: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/chaos-is-the-new-norm

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