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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

DAT Solutions

Rates were hurt by changes in the mix of cargo. Hot Markets include: Jacksonville, Savannah, Raleigh, and Roanoke. Lane-by-lane rate information and TriHaul route recommendations are available in DAT load boards. On a lane-by-lane basis, flatbed trends swung wildly. That extra competition drags flatbed rates down, too.