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Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey

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The Southeast, especially Atlanta , is also the main source of relief supplies — including plywood, ice, and bottled water — headed for Florida in advance of Hurricane Irma. Denver to Houston rose 59¢ to $1.63 per mile, the biggest weekly jump ever on an outbound Denver lane. FALLING LANES. FALLING LANES.

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Top Digital Supply Chain Cities in the U.S.

Material Handling & Logistics

Deloitte Consulting and the Metro Atlanta Chamber have teamed up to analyze how seven large metropolitan areas of the United States are transforming their traditional supply chain base into digital supply chains. A look at the supply chain readiness of several major U.S. cities, and their adoption of smart-city technologies. New York City.

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve the Shipper / Carrier Experience with Erik Malin

The Logistics of Logistics

Erik has been a guest speaker for multiple companies and conferences, including the Denver Transportation Club, Landstar and most recently the 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: Atlanta. Loadsmart leverages data from public and private sources. BA, Finance, Michigan State University. [02:06] 02:06] You went to MSU for finance.

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Is the spot market sputtering or stabilizing?

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to Denver regained 10¢ to $2.32/mile, The nationwide trends of locally sourced fresh produce or alternate sourcing may be part of the explanation for lower reefer volumes. Notable lanes with higher rates last week included: Denver to Houston had an unexpected rise, jumping 28¢ to $2.21/mile. Falling Rates.

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Is the spot market sputtering or stabilizing?

DAT Solutions

to Denver regained 10¢ to $2.32/mile, The nationwide trends of locally sourced fresh produce or alternate sourcing may be part of the explanation for lower reefer volumes. Notable lanes with higher rates last week included: Denver to Houston had an unexpected rise, jumping 28¢ to $2.21/mile. Falling Rates.

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Summer freight: Calm before the storm?

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Demand for trucks rose in Los Angeles and Atlanta , but that was offset by declines in Texas (more on that below). Steel tariffs have also made new projects more expensive, since it’s not easy to source domestically. Dallas to Denver lost 25¢ at $2.59/mile. Atlanta to Philadelphia dropped 24¢ at $2.64/mile.

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Sun Belt States are Hot for Seasonal Freight

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Rates improved in Dallas , Atlanta , and Memphis , as well as L.A. Outbound rates fell in key Northern markets, including Chicago , Denver , and Philadelphia. Atlanta , Memphis and Nashville were fairly quiet last week, and trends out of Roanoke were mixed. TriHaul for Reefers: Atlanta - Miami - Tifton - Atlanta.

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