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Loads and Rates Rise as Month Ends

DAT Solutions

Van rates rose sharply last week in Los Angeles and Stockton , and rates are rising in Dallas and Houston , although they’re still not great. In the South Central region, Houston is the biggest source of flatbed loads, and rates rose 30¢ to $2.38 per mile last week, in both directions between Houston and New Orleans.

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Sun Belt States are Hot for Seasonal Freight

DAT Solutions

The big Texas markets, primarily Houston , but also Dallas and Fort Worth , continue to be stable and reliable sources of flatbed loads. McAllen , TX has been the top source of reefer load posts on DAT load boards for the past six weeks, because of fruit and vegetables grown in the Rio Grande Valley, on both sides of the border.

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East and West Coast Ports to Battle for U.S. Region After Panama Canal Expansion

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Houston and New Orleans-Gulfport. Neutral or Unclear: Baltimore, Miami, and other East Coast ports. Source: Boston Consulting Group. They stand to see the greatest advantage from the Panama Canal expansion. These ports will probably see similar traffic levels to those before canal expansion.

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East and West Coast Ports to Battle for U.S. Region After Panama Canal Expansion

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Houston and New Orleans-Gulfport. Neutral or Unclear: Baltimore, Miami, and other East Coast ports. Source: Boston Consulting Group. They stand to see the greatest advantage from the Panama Canal expansion. These ports will probably see similar traffic levels to those before canal expansion.

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