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Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey

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The Southeast, especially Atlanta , is also the main source of relief supplies — including plywood, ice, and bottled water — headed for Florida in advance of Hurricane Irma. Denver to Houston rose 59¢ to $1.63 per mile, the biggest weekly jump ever on an outbound Denver lane. FALLING LANES. per mile.

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Sun Belt States are Hot for Seasonal Freight

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Meanwhile, produce season is underway in parts of California, Florida and Texas, and reefer rates are responding to the seasonal transition. Outbound rates fell in key Northern markets, including Chicago , Denver , and Philadelphia. Trends are looking a little better in Mississippi and parts of Florida. Van Rates Drop a Penny.

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Activant Anticipates More Virtual Collaboration in B2B Distribution

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According to James Davis, president of Industrial Specialties Manufacturing of Denver, Colo., “We found Summit very informative, the presenters well prepared, and the content relevant to our current business needs. SOURCE Activant Solutions Inc. Activant Solutions Inc., ” Added William Foster, IT manager at Packard Inc.