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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Increases in volumes started climbing this week steadily but still down 10-15% year-over-year according to Freight Waves’ Sonar indexes. .

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Southeast Logistics.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. This drives up rates and can affect your ability to book shipments in/out of affected and nearby states. If dealing with North Dakota freight, expect some capacity fluctuations around this time.

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Transportation Market Update - March 2021 Review

Freight Plus

Now we are dealing with other severe weather issues in the Southeast, flooding in Nashville, and severe weather patterns heading down to Louisiana. More companies are trying to get more shipments out and have them on their books. It is safe to say, this has not been an easy quarter for anybody. ?. It goes back to revenue recognition.

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Find Van Loads Fast in These 5 Places

DAT Solutions

Van spot market volume got a big boost at the end of March, when shippers were rushing to move inventory before closing the books on Q1. SHREVEPORT, LA: There are a lot of loads leaving Louisiana right now, and there's a relative lack of trucks. In fact, three of the top four markets for load posts this month are in the Southeast.

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Driverless Trucks, China, COVID and the Future of the Supply Chain

Turvo

My husband and I, desperate to reclaim any small portion of our lives post 3 children had booked a summer getaway to CO. A consultant, a tech wizard, a VP at a large Transportation company, and an ex-freight broker turned, a strategic sourcing specialist, turned HR consultant, mother of 3, trying to navigate her next career phase.