US drayage market seems to be rebalancing for rest of 2025: Report
Drayage refers to the transportation of goods over short distances, typically by truck, often as part of a longer shipping process.
The US drayage market seems to be rebalancing for the rest of 2025, and that can create a positive shift in the shipping industry, ITS Logistics said. The US drayage market saw a 1.8-per cent MoM rise in June imports, a notable contrast to typical mid-summer trends. A mixed performance highlights ongoing shifts in port routing and regional demand as tariff volatility continues to shape the market.
The US drayage market saw a 1.8-per cent month-on-month (MoM) rise in June imports, a notable contrast to typical mid-summer trends.
The top gateways for Chinese imports, particularly the Port of Los Angeles, also saw major volume increases, while East Coast and secondary ports experienced significant declines in activity.
The mixed performance highlights ongoing shifts in port routing and regional demand as tariff volatility continues to shape the national drayage market, a release from the company said.
'Ultimately, the full economic effects of recent tariffs are beginning to manifest, with potential disruptions in trade flows and increased costs for businesses and consumers,' said Josh Allen, chief commercial officer at ITS Logistics, said in a company release.
'This comes just as the industry prepares to combat hurricane season and the trucking market continues to see marginal shifts in both spot and contract rates during peak season,' he added.
Although much of the industry is experiencing supply chain disruptions of significant magnitude, whether due to administrative decisions from the White House with tariffs or the intensifying hurricane season, the warehousing market shows a glimpse of hope for change.
The producer price index for warehousing and storage declined 1.4 per cent from May's 155.4 to 153.1 in June 2025, marking a continued downtrend from March and signaling reduced pricing leverage for warehousing providers.
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