The US economy avoided a much-rumored recession in 2023 and expanded more than expected as inflation subsided. The freight economy took longer to begin to recover than expected after bottoming out last year. The outlook as we draw closer to 2025 remains as uncertain as ever. External events and the presidential election cloud the overall picture. This panel will discuss:
• The outlook for the US economy and freight demand.
• Trends in manufacturing and retail markets and inventories.
• The likely impact on transportation modes, capacity and pricing.
• Detailed forecasts for trucking and for intermodal rail.