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Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates

DAT Solutions

The ocean freight industry suddenly lost one of the top ten players when Hanjin Shipping Co. Hanjin's exit strands 89 ships worldwide containing some $14 billion worth of cargo, much of which was headed to the U.S. That means higher volumes, and likely higher freight rates, just when weather starts to turn ugly.

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Connecting Canada, the US and Europe

Cathy Roberson

Photo courtesy of GLS UK-based postal operator, Royal Mail further expands its international operations through its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS) with the acquisition of Canadian freight operator, Rosenau Transport, announced on Oct 8. How does this all benefit postal operator Royal Mail? International cross-border.

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Asian imports turn up the heat for vans on the West Coast

DAT Solutions

Demand for vans continues to heat up on the West Coast, boosting load-to-truck ratios in California, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. Ships arrived late, and containers were unloaded and drayed to warehouses late, so that cargo is finally heading east and north. Changes in the ratio often signal impending changes in freight rates.

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Shipping Hemp: Putting the “High” in Highway

Freight Center

There are all kinds of fun cargo in niche markets that needs to get hauled. Challenges of Shipping Hemp. As you can imagine, the process of shipping hemp hasn’t been a walk in the park. For example, Idaho law classifies any cannabis plant with THC as marijuana. Finding the right carrier to ship hemp can be a challenge.

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Hemp Hauling: A Whole New Adventure

Freight Center

There are all kinds of fun cargo in niche markets that needs to get hauled. Challenges of Shipping Hemp. As you can imagine, the process of shipping hemp hasn’t been a walk in the park. For example, Idaho law classifies any cannabis plant with THC as marijuana. Get your custom shipping solutions today.

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