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Record volumes at the Port of Wilmington NC

Kanban Logistics

And we are seeing growth across many different sectors of cargo, but particularly in the refrigerated containers … both import and export.”. Refrigerated cargo also experienced record volumes in March with 1,686 container moves. This project aims to deepen the harbor from 42 feet to 47 feet to support larger ships.

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Cargo Ship Woes Still Affecting Spot Market Rates

DAT Solutions

The bankruptcy of the world's 7th largest container carrier, Hanjin Shipping , has led to shippers re-adjusting inventories in the past couple of weeks in order to avoid stock-outs as we head into retail season. Rates fell the most out of Allentown , PA, and Charlotte , but Hurricane Matthew could affect rates there this week.

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How rate transparency grows SMBs: Introducing the FBA Index

Freightos

Among the over 10,000 small businesses on Freightos.com , the world’s largest digital freight marketplace, many are small eCommerce businesses who use Freightos.com to ship directly to Amazon FBA warehouses and other fulfillment solutions. Adaptability of SMBs. But importing is still an uphill battle. Now for the details.

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Here's How Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Have Affected Van Freight

DAT Solutions

That doesn’t mean that everything is the same as before – some cargo is not moving at all, and other types of freight are moving in higher volume because of pent-up demand. Atlanta and Charlotte are the two major van markets that serve Florida, and outbound rates soared in those markets, but volumes were down.

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How Will Hurricane Harvey Affect Freight Rates?

DAT Solutions

For example, you can expect to see a lot more than the usual number of westbound loads on DAT load boards out of Atlanta, Charlotte and Greenville , SC in the next week or two. Buffalo to Charlotte added 20¢ to $1.88 Rates below include fuel surcharges and are based on real transactions between carriers and brokers. RISING LANES.

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Rebuilding Efforts Fuel Flatbed Demand

DAT Solutions

Load counts are up on DAT load boards , with more flatbed freight shipping to support the rebuilding and recovery efforts in areas affected by the storms. Baltimore rates rose sharply after Irma, likely due to ocean cargo that was diverted from Miami and Savannah. The lane from Baltimore to Charlotte jumped up 60¢ last week to $2.22/mile,

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Will sub-zero temps stall trucking operations?

DAT Solutions

Cargo can also be damaged by the cold. If there are delays, or the truck is stranded on the highway, the cargo could be ruined. Reefers protect freezable cargo. Most LTL operations won’t pick up freezables, and shippers may be forced to ship products on temperature-controlled trailers that can provide heat.