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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Previously, some Prime members could get Amazon Fresh orders and Whole Foods deliveries dropped off in their garage, but only if they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. The distribution hub will be operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain, which has already started hiring.

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The 7 Best Events For Freight Shipping in 2015

GlobalTranz

3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum by EyeForTransport Chicago, IL June 16 -18. FTR Transportation Conference 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana; September 15-17. 8th Annual Integer Emissions Summit & DEF Forum Chicago, Illinois; October 27-29.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 3.11-3.15

Freight Plus

Seattle to Salt Lake City, Buffalo to Chicago, and various lanes in California all saw the biggest declines in rates. What a year,” John Walsh, Mack Trucks VP of Marketing, said during a media briefing at the Work Truck Show at the Indiana Convention Center last week, according to FleetOwner. “If The national van rate closed at $1.88/mile,

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Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014

Talking Logistics

Changing this perception, therefore, is a critical first step — especially in attracting more women to the industry, which would help close the talent gap and alleviate the driver shortage issue (see recent article in the Chicago Sun-Times about women drivers).

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Van Rates Fall 3¢, in Mid-Winter Slump

DAT Solutions

Rates rose for high-volume lanes originating in Denver , Houston and Atlanta , but outbound rates declined in Chicago and Philadelphia. TriHaul Adds $500 to Roundtrip Pay: Chicago - Columbus - Louisville - Chicago. For example, a TriHaul from Columbus to Chicago via Louisville, KY will boost your average rate from $1.82

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

could be impacted in Illinois , especially around the greater Chicago area. Indiana ? . Shipping in or out of Indiana should not be interrupted. . Shippers should check facilities’ availability before delivery.?? . The state’s shelter-in-place order expired on May 1 and was not extended.?? . Most businesses are open and?have

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Van Freight Volume Edges Up, as Rates Lag

DAT Solutions

Some individual markets offered a lot of loads , and trucks were relatively scarce, creating opportunities in Southern and Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington, Southern Idaho, much of Wisconsin and Indiana, and Western Pennsylvania. Spot market rates averaged $1.75 Reference rates include fuel surcharges but not accessorial or other fees.