GUEST: Matt Muenster, Chief Economist, Breakthrough

In this podcast, Breakthrough's Muenster addressed various topics related to the state of the freight economy, including: the freight economy; tariffs; manufacturing; capacity; inflation; demand patterns; and pricing and rates, among others.  

Matt Muenster is Breakthrough's Chief Economist. Muenster's area of influence spans from forecasting both fuel and freight markets to quantifying global risk factors, and connecting macroeconomics with the everyday experiences of shippers. Using research, industry data, and an understanding of market fundamentals, Muenster informs actionable strategies for some of the world’s largest brands.

Matt’s expertise has been utilized in a variety of different publications including Logistics Management, and he has also been featured in numerous Bloomberg articles.