FX.co ★ US Logistics Growth Rebounds After Sharp Slowdown in March

In April 2025, the Logistics Manager’s Index in the United States rose to 58.8, up from 57.1 in March, signaling an accelerated growth in the logistics sector after a significant slowdown in the previous period. The increase in Inventory Levels persisted, albeit at a reduced pace (57.1 compared to 61.2), marking a return to the standard seasonal inventory accumulation, as opposed to the intense inventory build-ups witnessed in the first quarter. Despite this moderation, Inventory Costs climbed (75.6 versus 70.6) and Warehousing Prices surged even more significantly (72.3 compared to 61). This increase indicates that a substantial portion of the inventory rapidly brought in during Q1 remains unsold in storage facilities. On the other hand, transportation indicators exhibited resilience; Transportation Prices climbed to 62.3 from 56.4, and Transportation Capacity rose to 55.2 from 53.6. It remains to be seen whether the market will sustain its robustness in the event of a downturn in imports.