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This Week in Logistics News (August 26 – September 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Flight activity in May and June, by comparison, was relatively stable. Amazon has started increasing the free shipping minimum to $35 for non-Prime members in some markets, according to notices on its website, as the company looks for more ways to cut costs. Until now, the minimum purchase for free shipping has been $25.

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2017 Outlook: The Freight Recession is Over

DAT Solutions

Freight volume and rates finally began to revive in May 2016, and year-over-year volume comparisons turned positive in August. A quick look at December's average rates, with year-over-year comparisons, confirms those trends: Dry van rates rose by a penny, the first positive year-over-year comparison in a long time.

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