![]() ![]() With the freight market already being tight as capacity is sold at a premium and only expected to rise with the holiday shopping season, the market disruption via FEMA freight would exacerbate price volatility. This will inevitably lead FEMA to out-price other shippers in the region over the sparsely available capacity. With freight capacity being specifically earmarked to help people in the affected area, FEMA can come in and buy up available FEMA-certified capacity in the market. ![]() The FEMA tender of service program empowers the federal government to schedule and book transportation through pre-approved private carriers. FEMA loads are made a high priority in the event of a natural disaster, with products for mitigating the impact and aiding in relief efforts are moved with priority including meal kits, water, batteries, blankets, plywood, and power generators. The aftermath of Hurricane Ida creating blockades across the country has brought FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) freight into prominence. ![]()
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