Will Freight Rates Go Up In 2025. Freight economy, rate and capacity forecasts across major. Dat’s 2025 freight focus report also ranks the top markets for dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed freight in 2024 and provides key indicators that will influence the nature of this next.

With 2024 characterised by elevated freight rates and fluctuating dynamics, the container shipping lines have emerged as the primary financial beneficiaries,. As the 2025 general rate increase (gri) approaches, businesses across industries are bracing for the potential impact on their shipping costs.