Houston to Portland Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.82/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.78/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Late spring seasonal demand pickup from Houston petrochemical/industrial complex heading to Pacific Northwest distribution centers typically supports modest rate increases. Mild capacity tightening expected as transcontinental lanes become more active heading into summer.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Standard May capacity conditions on this lane with typical carrier availability; no major disruptions anticipated but rising freight volumes creating slight upward pressure.