Portland to Newark Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Portland–Newark corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$2.15/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$2.12/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
August typically sees seasonal peak freight demand as retailers prepare for fall inventory, while driver availability tightens due to summer vacation schedules. Cross-country capacity on this major corridor remains constrained relative to demand.
Carrier Capacity
🔴 Tight
Portland-to-Newark is a well-traveled corridor with strong eastbound demand, but limited backhaul availability from the Northeast keeps carrier capacity constrained on outbound loads.
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