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3 Important Freight Shipping Issues You Need to Know

Freight Center

Now, we’re counting down the remaining 3 important freight shipping issues you need to know as we move into the next decade. In recent years, the freight industry has seen an increase in shipping and the number of trucks on the road. The driver shortage was the top freight shipping industry concern for the third year in a row.

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Guest Post: Texas Now the Number 1 State for Refrigerated Freight Volume

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Texas is now the number one state for refrigerated freight volume on DAT Load Boards, surpassing California by a wide margin. state, there is a marked shift in demand for refrigerated equipment on the spot truckload freight market. This trend is revealed in data from DAT RateView, and supported by reports from the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse hiring data shows how supply chains flexed up for peak. The program could roll out as early as next week, with pilot programs in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, and El Paso, TX. Amazon orders hundreds of trucks that run on natural gas. Walmart steps up reusable plastic container packaging for fresh produce.