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Will sub-zero temps stall trucking operations?

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So every winter event has a rate impact that can be plus or a minus depending on timing and severity. Most LTL operations won’t pick up freezables, and shippers may be forced to ship products on temperature-controlled trailers that can provide heat. Consumers tend to stay home , cutting purchases at stores and restaurants.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

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FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager. In addition, users are able to view events of a shipment, imaged documents, and can email their account representative with questions on a particular move. 20 Years of Highway Data Shows Roads and Bridges Aren’t Crumbling ( Reason.org ). Mexico trade.

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How Hurricane Florence affects freight

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Big weather events like this usually affect the spot freight market in three stages. Many of the destinations are in inland North Carolina markets, including Charlotte, and those lane rates are rising now. DAT connects carriers with brokers and shippers who have urgent shipping needs, including FEMA loads.

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Van Ratios and Rates Hit Record Highs at End of Quarter

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One additional source of rate pressure looms, however: Amazon's Prime Day, with special deals on merchandise and shipping, is coming up on Tuesday. Atlanta and Charlotte prices were also up by double-digit percentage points. Atlanta to Charlotte was a strong regional lane, up 16¢ to $2.85 per mile.

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Van Rates Rise Ahead of Roadcheck Inspections

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This is the first Roadcheck event since the implementation of the ELD mandate , and this year the inspections will focus on hours-of-service compliance. Normally during a four-day shipping week, we'd expect load posts and truck posts to be down around 20%. Atlanta saw only a slight dip in volumes despite one less shipping day.

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Planning and managing the critical aspects of a full merchandising season

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In some areas of retail, promotions can account for a very significant proportion of sales and being able to analyze data from previous events is essential for effective promotion planning. You can set exceptions for items as you track them to ensure they’re ordered, shipped, landed, warehoused and shelved on time. 44 (0) 7793 019413.