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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Status: Open.

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Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates

DAT Solutions

The ocean freight industry suddenly lost one of the top ten players when Hanjin Shipping Co. Hanjin's exit strands 89 ships worldwide containing some $14 billion worth of cargo, much of which was headed to the U.S. That means higher volumes, and likely higher freight rates, just when weather starts to turn ugly.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Increases in volumes started climbing this week steadily but still down 10-15% year-over-year according to Freight Waves’ Sonar indexes. .

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.

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Less than Truckload (LTL) Freight Rate Update: Northwest USA

Freightera

Dear shippers, We added a new carrier to our system, and we are excited to share some of their sample freight rates with you. If you are shipping LTL freight in the Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana), you might end up using this carrier often! Was: $214.02 USD, now: $171.94 From Seattle, WA, to Tacoma, WA.

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Hurricane Matthew Affects Spot Rates and Freight Volumes

DAT Solutions

Shippers paid more to move freight ahead of the storm, and then load posts dropped when the affected markets locked down at the end of the week. due to the fallout from the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy. Potatoes are still rolling out of Idaho , and we could see renewed pressure on rates. to Elizabeth, NJ hit $1.74/mile.

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