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Study Shows Two-Thirds of Companies Yet to Execute Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning

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and HOUSTON, Tex. Our services help clients develop the right supply chain strategy for their business challenges and implement the process and technology solutions to improve Demand/Supply Planning, Procurement and Sourcing, Logistics and Warehousing, and Reverse Logistics business performance. BOSTON, Mass.

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Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey

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Most of the major van markets actually had fewer outbound loads available, though, and most regular freight heading to Houston was canceled. Another cost of Hurricane Harvey: many Houston-area refineries were offline, and some remain closed for now. Not surprisingly, the Dallas to Houston lane rate soared from $2.40 per mile.

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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

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Memphis had more loads last week, as it replaced Houston as the number 3 market for load availability, following Atlanta and Dallas. Memphis outbound rates were down for the week, but rates are rising in the Midwest, starting with Columbus. DAT Flatbed TriHaul of the Week: Houston - Oklahoma City - Ft Worth - Houston.

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How Will Hurricane Harvey Affect Freight Rates?

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Trucks can’t get in or out of Houston , which is a huge freight hub – it’s the number 1 source of loads for flatbeds, thanks to the oil and gas industry, and one of the top 5 or 6 markets for both van and reefer freight. Columbus to Memphis lost 10¢ of the previous week’s gain, back to $1.70

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Loads and Rates Rise as Month Ends

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Van rates rose sharply last week in Los Angeles and Stockton , and rates are rising in Dallas and Houston , although they’re still not great. Chicago and Columbus are finally showing some signs of life after a few disappointingly quiet months. per mile last week, in both directions between Houston and New Orleans.

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Summer freight: Calm before the storm?

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Rates did rise on a handful of regional lanes: Columbus, OH, to Buffalo, NY , climbed 23¢ to an average of $3.77/mile. The spot market cooled in Texas , and outbound rates in Dallas and Houston have fallen more than 10% in the past month. Buffalo to Allentown, PA also added 11¢ at $3.46/mile. Falling rates.

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East and West Coast Ports to Battle for U.S. Region After Panama Canal Expansion

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It will take in other metropolitan areas like Detroit and Columbus, and encompass a newly contested region that accounts for more than 15% of the U.S. Houston and New Orleans-Gulfport. Source: Boston Consulting Group. These ports are located relatively close to the battleground region and near rail routes to major markets.

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