Freight Data
Primary sources and historical indices defining the structural reality of global transport. No predictive AI models—just what happened, and what is currently happening.
Global Port Congestion
Vessel dwell times, berth productivity, and anchor counts across Top 20 TEU ports.
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Historical Diesel (DOE)
10-year charting of the US DOE National Average Diesel Price, essential for FSC pegging.
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Cass Freight Index: Highlights
The Cass Freight Index represents a measure of North American freight volumes and expenditures based on $37 billion in processed freight invoices.
| Period | Shipments Index | Expenditures Index | Inferred Freight Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 1.140 | 3.220 | -4.2% (YoY) |
| Jul 2024 | 1.135 | 3.245 | -5.1% (YoY) |
| Jun 2024 | 1.172 | 3.310 | -6.0% (YoY) |
| Peak (May 2022) | 1.325 | 4.610 | -- |
Source: Cass Information Systems, Q3 2024 Report.