SCI

For August, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at 5.0, up from July’s 4.5 reading. Both of these readings fared much better than June’s -4.0 and May’s -6.2.

For June, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at -4.0, faring better than May’s -6.2 reading. That was preceded by a -1.7 April reading, its best output since September 2020.

Following a month that fell to its lowest level on record, the most recent edition of the Shippers Conditions Index (SCI), for the month of April (the most recent month for which data is available), which was issued by freight transportation consultancy FTR, jumped to its best reading going back to September 2020.

The March SCI came in at -23.1, down from February’s -17.9 and January’s -10.1, for its most negative reading on record, with February representing the second-lowest reading on record.

The February SCI came in at -17.9, down from January’s -10.1, topping March 2021 as the “toughest month to date for shippers,” noted FTR. But that comes with the caveat that February’s record is not likely to be lasting, with March expected to record an even lower reading, it said, stating that some rate relief will not nearly offset a surge in diesel prices.

The January SCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in at -10.1, down from December’s -6.9. The November SCI reading was -9.0.

For September, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading came in at -6.5, which represented a slight improvement over August’s -6.8.

For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading came in at -8.07, marking an improvement over June’s -12.0, as well as May’s -11.3, April’s -11.9, and March’s record-low reading of -17.8.

For June, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading was -12.0, which FTR noted “[reflects] a tough environment for shippers."

For May, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading was -11.3, a slight improvement over April’s -11.9, which was preceded by March’s record-low reading of -17.8.

For April, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI came in at -11.9, following March’s record-low reading of -17.8.

The March SCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in at -17.8, six points below February’s -11.8 and also preceded by January’s -9.8 and December’s -10.9.

The February SCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in at -11.8, below January’s -9.8. January’s reading marked an improvement over December’s -10.9. FTR said that the fourth quarter of 2020 presented the most difficult market conditions for shippers going back to early 2018.

The January SCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, was -9.8, which was an improvement over December’s -10.9. FTR said that the fourth quarter of 2020 presented the most difficult market conditions for shippers going back to early 2018.

The December SCI, which is the most recent month for which data is available, came in a -10.9, with the firm observing that the fourth quarter of 2020 presented the most difficult market conditions for shippers going back to early 2018. And FTR added that while freight volumes are still solid, fuel prices are seeing steady gains.