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Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey

DAT Solutions

Of course, the biggest disruptions were down in Texas, and the big changes largely mirrored van trends. Out of California, Fresno to Denver rates hit $2.39, up 30¢ from the week before. The effects of Hurricane Harvey on the refrigerated segment were less dramatic, but there was still disruption in the spot market. RISING LANES.

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Cool When Selecting a Reefer Carrier

Freight Plus

Making sure a trailer is 25 degrees when it pulls out of the lot is one thing, but knowing it's still 25 degrees in there at high noon at a rest stop in Fresno is another piece of mind entirely. And of course, carriers who can provide clean data will go a long way in reducing spoilage by optimizing your loads. Communication. –

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Podcast: Susie Bodnar on the CSCMP and the New Directional Shifts in Supply Chain

Requis

On episode 12 of Supply Chain Next, Susie talks with host Richard Donaldson about what makes a great supply chain professional, what she’s learned over the course of her very multifaceted career, and the changes taking shape in supply chain as businesses adapt to the post-COVID landscape. ?. Supply Chain Next · 012 – Susie Bodnar.