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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

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In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The Arkansas Department of Transportation expects 1.5 mile-long span. The collapse sent vehicles and people plunging into the water.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

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In other Amazon news, the company has adjusted its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) seller capacity for the peak season. As part of its preparation, it offers most sellers higher estimated capacity limits for October. However, most sellers will also see lower estimated capacity limits for November. “In days for general cargo vessels.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

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Christmas trees are also ready for pickup, but experienced truckers will remind you to clean your trailer thoroughly after hauling trees, especially if you plan to follow with a load of food-grade cargo. Plus, when reefers are in high demand, van capacity tends to tighten up, too. Reefer load availability increased 7.1% and Canada.

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How to Figure Out Cost of Freight To …

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Freight rate is made up of a multitude of variables, like weight and density, as well as distance and capacity. Trailer capacity. Keep in mind that the further away your cargo has to go, the higher the freight rate will be. Understanding Freight Cost. The cost of shipping is called the freight rate. Fuel surcharges. New Jersey.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

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As a result, leaders are unaware of changing conditions that impact capacity and access. “Tightening capacity requires a more ‘connected’ broker…” While freight growth is forecast to slow in 2019, truckload capacity will remain tight, largely driven by a tight labor market, new regulations and other factors.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 11 – 17)

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Amazon Air’s network is starting to look more like the hub-centric models of air cargo giants FedEx and UPS. Amazon has ramped up air cargo flights at its largest hubs while maintaining or shrinking flight activity elsewhere, according to an institute tracking the company’s air operations.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 2 – 8)

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Transportation capacity declines accelerate in September. Walmart will begin the deliveries at select stores in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas in the next few weeks, and then expand to other markets across the country before the end of the year. As the capacity crunch lingers, more and more carriers have raised prices for shippers.