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Contracts, Cancellations, and Closures: Persistent Trends Leave a Pre-Peak Season Logistics Industry on Edge

Intelligent Audit

Speaking at a recent event in Las Vegas, Patton said, “ This business model is hurting to a degree where my company individually has to see change from FedEx Ground,” according to reporting from SupplyChainDive. Now we’re back to saying $180 oil and not $6 or $7 or $8 fuel in California but $10 fuel across the country.”

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This Week in Logistics News (May 9-13, 2016)

Talking Logistics

California Shippers Face Trucking Surcharge (WSJ – sub. On Wednesday Hyperloop One (one of several companies, including Hyperloop Transportation Technologies , focused on bringing this idea to life) conducted a test of its propulsion system in North Las Vegas. Wal-Mart cuts delivery time for pilot shipping plan (Reuters).

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Load Volume and Rates Move in Opposite Directions

DAT Solutions

The economy seems relatively stable, even though some types of manufacturing are lagging now. This was partly due to a decline in the average fuel surcharge, but average rates are also down because of sub-par harvests in California. DAT load board features. RateView for carriers. DAT Power load board overview (VIDEO).

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Activant Anticipates More Virtual Collaboration in B2B Distribution

Supply Chain Network

According to James Davis, president of Industrial Specialties Manufacturing of Denver, Colo., “We found Summit very informative, the presenters well prepared, and the content relevant to our current business needs. ” Summit 2012 is scheduled to take place March 13-16, 2012, at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. California. California has numerous railroads, making it a great state for shipping low-cost intermodal freight. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Mississippi.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. California. California has numerous railroads, making it a great state for shipping low-cost intermodal freight. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Mississippi.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. California. California has numerous railroads, making it a great state for shipping low-cost intermodal freight. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Mississippi.

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