What will the BTS Transportation Services Index freight component read for May 2026?
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics publishes the Transportation Services Index each month, with a freight-only component that moves on truck...
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January 31, 2027
Port of LA expects "single-digit declines" in 2026 volumes vs 2025's ~10 million TEUs. Falling below 9M would be the lowest since 2020 and signal that tariff uncertainty and inventory drawdowns have materially crimped import demand.
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Early forecasts on this market can earn up to +25.0 bonus points if your prediction is correct.
The bonus window spans about 394 days between market open and close, with the largest bonus available to the earliest correct forecasts.
January 31, 2027
Port of LA expects "single-digit declines" in 2026 volumes vs 2025's ~10 million TEUs. Falling below 9M would be the lowest since 2020 and signal that tariff uncertainty and inventory drawdowns have materially crimped import demand.
Active markets come first, followed by recently resolved calls from the same category.