{
  "id": 3335845,
  "title": "Freight Pricing: Who REALLY Holds the Power?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/freight-pricing-who-really-holds-the-power",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T18:41:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-pricing-who-really-holds-the-power"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new index from Tabi reveals that freight brokers and carriers still hold the upper hand in the freight market's spot pricing, despite a noticeable decline in their pricing power over the past month. The index, called the TABI Pricing Pressure Index, currently stands at 36 on a scale of 0 to 100, as brokers are still winning spot volumes at significant rates with good margins. However, this level is far from what it was three months ago.\n\nThe index, which accounts for load volume, margin, awarded margin, and bid margin, has risen by 7 points in the last 30 days, reflecting a softening in spot market conditions. Tabi's Rush Feldhacker, who created the index, noted that brokers are now focusing on large customers by lane, setting capacity strategies based on the largest opportunities, and being strategic about pursuing profitable freight.\n\nBrokers are making pricing decisions based on data analysis, while shippers are feeling the market shift's impact 3 to 4 months after brokers do, as contract rates only offer temporary relief. The second half of the year outlook suggests that brokers who invest in analytics and enforce organization-wide pricing rules will be better positioned to capitalize on peak-season upside.",
  "summary": "Tabi’s Rush Feldhacker breaks down who currently holds the pricing power in the unpredictable freight market using their new Pricing Pressure Index. Learn how brokers are leveraging data to make smarter spot rate decisions, and why shippers are feeling the market shift later than expected. Discover the latest trends and what to expect in the […] The post Freight Pricing: Who REALLY Holds the…",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}