What is Transportation Perspectives?
What is Transportation Perspectives? A weekly report that tracks developments in ocean freight rates and U.S. agricultural commodity exports. With nearly two decades of market analysis, it offers global readers unparalleled insights into what was once an opaque industry.
Our Focus
Transportation Perspectives focuses on delivering accurate, timely reporting on dry bulk ocean freight rates and FOB prices for major agricultural commodities at key U.S. ports. Each issue also provides summaries of container shipping, U.S. barge and river navigation, rail freight, and global cargo supply and demand. Coverage emphasizes vessel classes, routes, and market developments most relevant to U.S. grain traders.
Our History
Founded by ocean freight and grain industry expert Jay O'Neil, the Transportation and Export Report was created to demystify freight markets for the grain trade. Since then, the weekly report has offered expert analysis from writers deeply experienced in grain and freight industries, equipping traders with actionable insights and a true understanding of global shipping trends. Following Jay's retirement, World Perspectives acquired the report in 2025, renamed it to Transportation Perspectives in 2026, and continues its mission of bringing clarity and transparency to global ocean freight markets.
Transportation Perspectives provides timely, actionable insight into freight and logistics markets, helping us anticipate disruptions before they happen. Transportation Perspectives Reader
Our Writers
Our team combines transportation, policy, and market expertise to deliver concise, data-driven analysis.
About World Perspectives
World Perspectives, Inc. provides analytical reports and consulting services focused on agricultural markets, policy, and related sectors.