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Carriers, shippers, and 3PLs face an evolving
market in 2025, shaped by economic fluctuations
and technological advancements. All of these
important transportation industry stakeholders
play a crucial role in the changing landscape.
Rising fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, and
regulatory changes add to the complexities of
the logistics space. As businesses strive for
efficiency, digital transformation, and strategic
resilience, stakeholders are forced to navigate
pricing pressures and volume fluctuations from
quarter to quarter.
FreightWaves has partnered with Echo Global
Logistics to analyze key projections for
anticipated pricing trends, volume expectations,
major challenges, and shifting demand patterns
for 2025 based on comprehensive survey data
from carriers and shippers.
Across four surveys conducted by Echo, over
5,000 total responses were collected. Responses
were primarily from shippers (51.73%) and
carriers (48.27%).
Overview