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Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates

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Hanjin's exit strands 89 ships worldwide containing some $14 billion worth of cargo, much of which was headed to the U.S. Far from our shores, China is currently dealing with Typhoon Meranti which has the potential to add even more time to the export process, especially through the Port of Xiamen, China's eighth-largest container port.

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My Worst Load Ever: Hauling Oregon Potato Chips to Texas

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The worst load of my career started off as just another day in early October, 2013. October 2 , picking up in Hermiston, Oregon - I had to call on loads as far as 200 miles away, just to find something that would get me going. It was 200-plus miles away with a late shipper, and going to a strict, on-time receiver in Cleburne, TX.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 17 – 23)

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It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just five weeks away. A number of companies are looking to woo consumers with low-end devices priced for challenging times. Lower fees, no wait times, are top reasons for grocery pick-up. The technology will help the retailer detect low-stock or out-of-stock products in real time.