Latest News Shipper truckload spending, spot rates rising faster in western US Matson expects strong US demand for China exports through Q3 Jeddah congestion due to hefty volumes sparks carrier surcharges, booking curbs ONE triples full-year profit forecast after robust fiscal Q1 HMM investing $135 million in Washington United Terminals to boost capacity 50% More News ✕ More News & Analysis Shipper truckload spending, spot rates rising faster in western US Spot truckload rates dropped seasonally from week to week in July, but they remain elevated, with the highest rates and shipper spending on the West Coast, data shows. Matson expects strong US demand for China exports through Q3 The US-based carrier said momentum in the trans-Pacific market was strong during the second quarter and expects the trend to continue until October. Jeddah congestion due to hefty volumes sparks carrier surcharges, booking curbs An influx of additional cargo volumes as carriers seek to avoid hostilities in the Persian Gulf has gridlocked Saudi Arabia’s port of Jeddah, a critical gateway on the Red Sea.