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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week, the company warned officials in Maryland that it plans to close two delivery stations next month in Hanover and Essex, near Baltimore, that employ more than 300 people. By comparison, container volume growth will be marginally negative next year and rise around 2 percent in 2024.

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Reefer Truck Shortages Push Rates Higher

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By comparison, reefer load posts were up a whopping 42%, which is more than you'd expect from the extra business day. Miami to Baltimore rates tumbled 62¢ to $2.37/mile. So even with an extra business day, truck posts were down last week. The scarcity of trucks boosted outbound rates way up in many markets.

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