Ltl Rate Increases 2024. Freightwaves anticipates ltl rates to hold relatively stable, with “possibilities for modest increases or slight decreases,” reflecting varied. Here is an overview of the 2024 general rate increases across all major shipping carriers.

Nearshoring areas and the ports could see more ltl activity this year. Over the next 12 months, 57% of those surveyed expect ltl contract rates to increase again, 32% expect them to stay the same, and 11% expect a decrease.