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

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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. The ports in Savannah, Tampa, and Miami all suspended operations over the weekend, while the Port of Charleston closed on Monday. per mile.

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Freight Abounds, but Rates Return to July Levels

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Central California is still active, and imported produce continues to be a factor at border crossings with Mexico, as well as seaports including Miami. The decline is a normal seasonal trend, reflecting a change in the mix of cargo and lanes. The exceptions were Denver and Philadelphia , where rates edged up a couple of pennies.

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How to Protect Shipments from Freezing Temperatures

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If you ship regularly during the freeze protection season, it’s worth asking the question of whether or not freeze protection services would be beneficial for your cargo. Take into consideration all the locations your freight cargo will travel through during transit, not just the pickup and delivery destinations.

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