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California's Weather Impacts Truckload Capacity

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California's weather—good or bad—has a major impact on truckload capacity. The central valley of California has been called "the nation's bread basket," as a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, nuts, rice and dairy products are shipped to all corners of North America. Shown are the key market areas (KMAs) in California.

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Reefer Capacity Gets Tighter Ahead of Thanksgiving

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Just like with dry van freight , reefer capacity tightened in the first week of November, meaning that shippers and brokers had a harder time finding trucks to move those reefer loads. Out West, the extra-long haul from Fresno to Boston rose 29¢ to $2.41/mile. Chicago to Denver soared 27¢ to $3.17/mile.

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Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey

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Outbound volumes from Houston also fell 73%, but the rearrangement of supply chains, the difficulty of shipping in the flooded region, and increased seasonal demand in other parts of the country combined to create pockets of tight capacity that put extra pressure on truckload rates. FALLING LANES.

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JAXPORT Deepening Means Boost for CargoBarn

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JAXPORT announced this summer it had completed dredging to 47 feet, allowing post-Panamax ships to call. Ocean freight and container shipping are big markets for us, especially in Jacksonville. The growth and strategic direction of JAXPORT, along with the food shipping industry, are major benefits for CargoBarn in Jacksonville.”.

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Reefer volumes gearing up for fall holidays

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Most parts of California are shipping more loads, especially the Fresno market in central California. loads per truck, with areas of tight capacity in a few northern states. The ratio is a sensitive, real-time indicator of the balance between demand and capacity.

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CargoBarn triples Atlanta footprint as supply chain woes spur growth

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Pioneering technology drives added expansions in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno. We create shipping solutions you don’t have to think about, giving every shipper a positive experience.”. CargoBarn was founded in Fresno, Calif., and will accommodate 200 employees at full capacity. Pioneering Technology.

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Spot Market Volumes Are Strong, but Rates Still Lag

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Did you know that California ships 87% of the strawberries in the U.S.? Berries started moving out of Santa Maria in late February, and Ventura County is gearing up for peak shipping season. The tighter capacity led to a 21¢ spike on the lane from Lakeland to Charlotte at $1.68/mile. mile last week.

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