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This Week in Logistics News (November 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

This 26th Annual ARC Industry Forum will be a hybrid event, in person in Orlando, Florida on February 14-17 and online March 7-10. I am unsure about the short-term impacts of the agreement, as foundries take large amounts of capital investment and substantial lead times to expand capacity.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart began working with Alert in 2016 and launched a test of the autonomous cart-based system in a 20,000-square-foot warehouse connected to a supercenter in Salem, New Hampshire, in 2019. The nationwide vacancy rate for industrial real estate was 3.2 The truck driver shortage continues to be a hurdle for the industry.

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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. However, capacity remains loose around the country, as many trucks remain idle. Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. Midwest Logistics.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. You may need to pay more to attract capacity. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Most states across the US have opened for business in some capacity. Even New York has taken steps to reopen portions of the state that have been less affected by the virus than N YC. . cross-industry?reopening, We expect rates in these markets to fluctuate week to week b ased on capacity and demand. .

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

Still easy to cover for all markets except outbound south Texas and Florida to the northeast as capacity out of these markets is harder to come by. . Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 30 days. South Texas is heating up for outbound volume and capacity has tightened in response.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

The state’s freight rates are heavily impacted by the agricultural industry, which can cause rates to increase due to higher demand. This is due to the amount of industry, high population and the state’s centralized geographical location. This is because the industry generally remains constant regardless of the season.