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5 Tips for Keeping Your Cool When Selecting a Reefer Carrier

Freight Plus

The term reefer simply refers to a truck, trailer, or shipping container equipped with a refrigeration unit that transports temperature sensitive cargo. Unlike general and FAK (freight all kinds) cargo, reefer carriers are extremely fragmented. This is true of any cargo but even more so with reefer cargo. Technology. –

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JAXPORT Deepening Means Boost for CargoBarn

CargoBarn

According to the Journal of Commerce , “Florida’s ports remain in the pole position for refrigerated cargo… with food shippers tapping Florida’s ports all year to avoid congestion at other ports.” CargoBarn’s Jacksonville office also supports a wide range of food shippers, Baird said. For more information, please visit www.CargoBarn.com.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

The vehicles have a range of up to 75 miles and primarily will deliver packages to customers in Sacramento, San Bernardino, Ceres, Fresno and Bakersfield. A strike would have shut down ports along the Eastern seaboard, which together handle 110 million tons of import and export cargo. operations for UPS.

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Freight Abounds, but Rates Return to July Levels

DAT Solutions

The decline is a normal seasonal trend, reflecting a change in the mix of cargo and lanes. HOT MARKETS - There was an increase in loads moving out of Fresno last week, which is a welcome change. National average rates lost 4¢ pert mile last week, compared to the week before, bringing that number down to the July average of $2.08

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CargoBarn triples Atlanta footprint as supply chain woes spur growth

CargoBarn

Pioneering technology drives added expansions in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno. CargoBarn was founded in Fresno, Calif., CargoBarn’s offices in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno also are expanding. in 2008 with a small infusion of capital from Baird’s savings account and a focus on relationships.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

DAT Solutions

Christmas trees are also ready for pickup, but experienced truckers will remind you to clean your trailer thoroughly after hauling trees, especially if you plan to follow with a load of food-grade cargo. with a third leg that originates in Reno, Fresno, or a handful of other hot markets, as well. per mile last week.