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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

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Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Covering loads has been easy in the Northeast, except outbound South Texas, Southern California, and Florida as capacity out of these regions is tighter with produce heating up. Status: Open.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

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Still easy to cover for all markets except outbound south Texas and Florida to the northeast as capacity out of these markets is harder to come by. . Shipping in or out of Alabama should be close to normal. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. .

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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No issues cover ing loads throughout the market, except for outbound freight from California, South Texas, Georgia, and Florida to the N ortheast as capacity is tighter. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Florida ? .

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Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates

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The ocean freight industry suddenly lost one of the top ten players when Hanjin Shipping Co. Hanjin's exit strands 89 ships worldwide containing some $14 billion worth of cargo, much of which was headed to the U.S. recently due to flooding in Louisiana and Texas, as well as a hurricane in the Florida panhandle.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

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Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.

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Mid-May Spot Market Has Been a Mixed Bag

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That comes despite uneven production out of Florida , shipping gaps in California , and a drop in volumes in markets near the Mexican border. Potato shipments have also picked up out of Idaho , and California volumes are expected to push the segment through the 4th of July. On the top 72 lanes, 51 had higher rates last week.

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Hurricane Matthew Affects Spot Rates and Freight Volumes

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due to the fallout from the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy. Lots of those loads were heading to Atlanta and Florida. Potatoes are still rolling out of Idaho , and we could see renewed pressure on rates. Lo s Angeles was the top market for van load posts again last week, and by a large margin. to Elizabeth, NJ hit $1.74/mile.

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