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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

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It operates nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 electric trucks at its Southern California Intermodal Operations Center, which also houses a charging depot half the size of a football field. Department of Transportation has a plan to overcome supply chain issues, and it appears the Albuquerque metro could be a key ingredient.

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Severe weather causes freight rates to slip

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Denver to Albuquerque, NM increased to $2.07/mi. Spot market rates, however, have slipped lower in seven of the last eight weeks, waiting on California and Florida produce to pull them higher. That led to an increase on the lane from Seattle to Salt Lake City , as an alternative to bringing in supplies from Denver. Falling Rates.

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Top 10 Freight Markets for Contract and Spot Freight

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For van freight, the top two contract markets are in southern California. For the markets with the highest ratio of contract freight to spot market freight you will find Albuquerque, NM, Flagstaff, AZ, and San Diego, CA. The Ontario market encompasses the Inland Empire District, Coachella and Imperial Valleys of California.

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L.A. freight gets a tailwind from hurricanes and typhoons

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Even from a great distance, three September storms had an impact on California cargo in mid-October. That leaves fewer trucks available to pick up the slack in California. Denver to Albuquerque got a 7¢ increase, to $2.18/mile. West Coast van freight heated up last week, especially in the Los Angeles market. Apart from L.A.

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Delayed Produce Could Lead to a Busy May

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We’re hearing a lot about shipping gaps in California due to delays in planting because of an unusually wet winter, which explains the flat reefer volumes last week. California produce should gain strength in the coming weeks. Denver to Albuquerque rose 10¢ for an average of 1.76/mile. FALLING LANE RATES.

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Spot Market Gets a Strong Start to May

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Houston rates jumped up 3% higher last week, and prices out of California are trending up due to tomato production. From June to October last year, California shipped 500,000 loads of processed tomato products. Denver to Albuquerque has been more up-and-down than usual, and last week it fell 10¢ for an average of $1.64/mile.

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7-Week Streak of Higher Rates Ends – For Now

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The decline in the national average could be short-lived, too, with volumes surging in California and across other western states, and demand is high on eastbound lanes. Denver to Albuquerque, NM , was down 33¢ to $2.04/mile. Load counts were also up in Texas and Chicago. Seattle to Stockton, CA , was down 32¢ to $1.64/mile.

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