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A BlueGrace Podcast

Episode 16: Freight Market Update May 2025

With Brian Blalock and Bryce Williford

Navigating the Shifting Landscape: What to Expect This Summer

In this week’s episode of
Logistics Unplugged,
Brian and Bryce, BlueGrace’s Senior VP of 3PL, walk through the latest developments in the freight industry. As part of our monthly forecast, they explore what shippers need to prepare for in the coming weeks and throughout the summer season.

Here’s what’s driving the market right now:

• Seasonal spikes in demand for products like beach gear,
  grilling essentials,
  and outdoor furniture
• Rate fluctuations and capacity shifts following the disruptions from
  DOT Week
• The ongoing effects of tariffs and the shift toward nearshoring and
  cross-border trade
  with Mexico

Tune in now for the full freight market update and hear how these trends will impact your supply chain this summer.