In this episode of FreightWaves Community Spotlight, host Kaylee Nix talks about the latest happenings in the freight market, including:

The impact of the Olympics on the freight market

Whether container volumes are a sign of hope for the truckload market

How the pandemic has made it difficult for companies to find the right balance of inventory

What shippers can expect from contract rates in the near term

Whether there have been any surprises in companies' second quarter results

How consumers are cutting back on spending

Kaylee also previews the upcoming interview with John McCown, a veteran of the ocean industry. They will discuss the current state of the ocean market, including spot rates, contract rates, and disruptions.

Be sure to tune in to the full episode to learn more about what's happening in the freight market.

In addition to the video, Kaylee also mentions the following resources:

The FreightWaves YouTube channel, where you can find all previous episodes of FreightWaves Stockout

The FreightWaves Stockout newsletter, which you can subscribe to at freightwaves.com/subscribe

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