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title: What is the outlook for economically sensitive freight?
description: Economically sensitive freight such as metals, lumber, and wood are not moving, similar to the stagnation seen in carload.
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# [What is the outlook for economically sensitive freight?](https://ask.ftrintel.com/esf-jan-22)

 Written by [The FTR Experts](https://ask.ftrintel.com/author/experts) | Jan 13, 2022 2:32:33 PM

Todd Tranausky discusses the state of economically sensitive freight now and going forward.

This Q&A response from The FTR Experts came from our December State of Freight - 2021 Lessons & Market Risks webinar. View the video and the key takeaways below.

 

**Key Takeaways:**

- Economically sensitive freight such as metals, lumber, and wood are not moving, similar to the stagnation seen in carload.
- Action after the Thanksgiving holiday still barely put ESF in line with the 5-year average, but there's no lasting momentum.

 

[View full post](https://ask.ftrintel.com/esf-jan-22)

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