Release Date: November 12, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Q: You mentioned pop-up work. Is this being generated from the retail side or is it storm-related? A: (CEO) The pop-up work is storm-related. We've had opportunities to respond to humanitarian and natural disaster situations, such as hurricanes impacting the southeast, which have created recurring nonrecurring revenue opportunities.
Q: What are your expectations for ocean pricing as we look at 2025? A: (CEO) Near-term prices are expected to remain robust due to potential tariffs and Red Sea activities. Capacity will stay relatively tight, but the durability of these conditions after these factors settle is uncertain.
Q: How should we think about EBITDA margins on a sequential basis given your project work? A: (CEO) I would expect margins to be down slightly due to the nature of some project work, but gross margin dollars should increase.
Q: Can you explain the big move downward in commissions this quarter? A: (CFO) The reduction in commissions is due to a mix of product and the integration of other stations into our network, which do not incur commission costs. Additionally, there was significant nonrecurring project charter business at the agency level in the year-ago period.
Q: Are you seeing any green shoots in different industry segments or parts of the supply chain? A: (CEO) We are seeing a tightening of capacity on the West Coast, influenced by ocean import activity. However, the durability of this trend is uncertain, and while there are some positive signs, it's too early to draw conclusions.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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