Freight Pricing Power Index Rises to 75 on Seasonal Tightening
Carrier negotiating leverage has strengthened ahead of the holiday period as seasonal demand lifts the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index.
Freight market pricing leverage has shifted more decisively toward transport providers, driven by seasonal demand pressures leading into the upcoming holiday period. The latest DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index recorded a reading of 75, indicating an environment increasingly weighted in favor of carriers.
The updated score represents a five-point rise from the preceding week, when the index stood at 70. This upward movement highlights an acceleration in carrier bargaining strength alongside seasonal factors that have driven up contract rejections and spot pricing.
Looking beyond the immediate holiday timeframe, indicators point to sustained pricing strength for capacity providers. The three-month outlook for the Pricing Power Index remains established at 70, reflecting expectations that carrier-favorable market conditions will persist through the quarter.
Compiled using data and analytics from FreightWaves SONAR, the weekly index monitors rate dynamics and overall balance across freight networks to evaluate shifting leverage between shippers and carriers.
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