Cass Freight Shipment Index
What is the Cass Freight Shipment Index?
The Cass Freight Index measures the volume of intra-continental freight shipments across North America from the entire Cass client base. These shipments can include everything from raw materials to finished goods. While 75% of shipment activity recorded comes from trucking, the Cass Freight Index also includes rail, air, and all other domestic modes of transportation.
Why is the Cass Freight Shipment Index important?
The diversity of Cass clients, their yearly spend on freight, and the aggregate volume of transactions included in the Cass Freight Shipment Index make it a strong representation of North American shipping as a whole. Additionally, it can provide clarity into freight trends and their relationship to other supply chain indicators and the overall economy.
What should you do?
Review the Cass Freight Shipment Index to gain greater clarity into how freight trends are impacting other economic and supply chain indicators. Majestic’s CORE Report follows the Cass Freight Shipment Index; along with other indicators every week to see where the market stands.
Source: Cassinfo.com
