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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

Resilinc

In contrast, the United States has made a significant breakthrough with the discovery of a massive lithium deposit along the Nevada-Oregon border. The decreasing cost of lithium, which dropped by 35% from $66,123 in June 2022 to $42,650 in June 2023, is worth noting, as it underscores the expanding global production 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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Pacific Northwest Heats Up for Vans and Reefers

DAT Solutions

A big surge in demand boosted rates in McAllen, TX and Twin Falls, ID , as well as Eastern Oregon. Daily maps, along with detailed information on demand, capacity and rates for individual markets and lanes, can be found in DAT Power Load Boards and in DAT RateView. The result was a 4.9% van loads per truck on DAT Load Boards.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

DAT Solutions

Look for loads of trees leaving Oregon, and potatoes out of Idaho or North Dakota. Plus, when reefers are in high demand, van capacity tends to tighten up, too. Twin Falls, Idaho is a great source for outbound reefer loads, prior to Thanksgiving. And when load-to-truck ratios rise, the rates usually follow. loads per truck.

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Supply Chain Market Report – September 2022

Elementum

The other is customs and trade facilitation: focusing on the movement of goods and making sure we’re in compliance and also working efficiently and accurately. Question: It seems like the demand for these products (semiconductors) is off the charts, and that production capacity has been trying to keep up. You could study from home.

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Supply Chain Market Report – September 2022

Elementum

The other is customs and trade facilitation: focusing on the movement of goods and making sure we’re in compliance and also working efficiently and accurately. Question: It seems like the demand for these products (semiconductors) is off the charts, and that production capacity has been trying to keep up. You could study from home.

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US Semiconductor Fab Investments Make Headlines and Concerns

Supply Chain Matters

According to a White House briefing , Intel itself has plans to invest upwards of $100 billion to build and expand these semiconductor fab and supply network support facilities in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico , and Oregon with the potential to create upwards of 30,000 jobs. sourced capability. fab and associated capabilities.