Amazon Launches External LTL, Maersk Cuts Asia-US Flights, & Storm Fern Fallout | The Daily
In this episode, we break down how severe winter weather has upended the freight market, causing tender rejections to spike well above holiday peaks. Recent data indicates that Winter Storm Fern caused massive disruption, revealing a truckload market that is far more volatile than seen in previous years. We also discuss reports that Amazon is preparing to launch its external LTL service this summer, targeting specific shippers to build density. Analysts suggest Amazon has already contacted a significant portion of the market, signaling a move that could be highly disruptive to incumbent…
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