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How the Bakken Oil Boom Impacts U.S. Supply Chains

CH Robinson Transportfolio

For those of you on the coasts (all three of them—East, West, and Gulf) you may be vaguely aware of the Bakken oil boom in North Dakota. For those of us in neighboring states, North Dakota is the source of a clichéd “giant sucking sound,” the likes of which this generation has never experienced. Rail Capacity.

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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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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

However, capacity remains loose around the country, as many trucks remain idle. We expect cross-industry reopening, combined with produce season, to marginally tighten capacity on a regional level in pockets around the country in the coming weeks. Namely, the market is seeing increased volume and limited capacity in the region.

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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. reopening, combined with produce season , to continue to tighten capacity regionally in the coming weeks.?? . We expect rates in these markets to fluctuate week to week b ased on capacity and demand. . Currently, we are seeing signs of recovery.

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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. . South Texas is heating up for outbound volume and capacity has tightened in response. This sentiment is a result of increased volume and more limited capacity in the region. .

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Las Vegas is the most cost-effective city to ship to and from in the state of Nevada. Shipping to and from areas outside of major cities in Nevada can get pricey due to the rural makeup of the majority of the state. North Carolina. North Dakota. South Dakota.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Las Vegas is the most cost-effective city to ship to and from in the state of Nevada. Shipping to and from areas outside of major cities in Nevada can get pricey due to the rural makeup of the majority of the state. North Carolina. North Dakota. South Dakota.