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Doing Business in the United States

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The last two states added were Alaska and Hawaii in 1959. For comparison, this makes the country about half the size of Russia or South America, and more than twice the size of the European Union. The climate is mostly temperate, but Alaska is arctic, Florida and Hawaii are tropical, and the Great Plains are mostly arid or semi-arid.

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Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021

Enterra Insights

He had three ships and left from Spain; He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain. ” For many schoolchildren, Marzollo’s account of events is pretty much all they know about Columbus’ arrival in America. Not all of those consequences, however, were positive — especially for the indigenous people of the Americas.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

MIT spin-off ISEE brings autonomous trucks to shipping yards. Late last Friday, the US Air Force launched a new rocket cargo program with the Space Force to study the use of commercial spacecraft to ship supplies around the world, and they may look to NASA’s lunar lander program for ideas. US trade deficit dips to $68.9

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion

The Logistics of Logistics

Old Dominion also provides household moving services, white glove services, and trade show shipping as part of their expedited division. Old Dominion operates as a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier primarily in the United States and North America. LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion History. Old Dominion Inc. Virgin Islands and Guam.