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Top 10 Freight Markets for Contract and Spot Freight

DAT Solutions

Current trends in freight can be explained by looking at the top ten contract markets by percentage of contract-spot mix. The culprit may well be weakness in contract markets in the Southwest region of the United States. Top markets for van freight. Top markets for van freight. Top markets for refrigerated freight.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

Content Summary: In addition to O'Hare having the most flights in the country, the state has 5 international airports and 7 other commercial airports. Illinois is the only state that has all seven Class I freight railroads. The state received an A. It is the 3rd largest in total freight railroads. Media Type.

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What Happens To Your Freight During A Natural Disaster?

Freight Center

2017 went down on record as one of the costliest years for natural disasters in the United States, standing at $306 billion in damages. It begs the question: what happens to your freight during a natural disaster? This could be from debris or flooding, especially since freight trucking is the most common mode of transport.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Best Buy rolls out same-day delivery in 13 markets (Star Tribune). Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

But while we are in the midst of a season notorious for a spike in cargo thefts , there are a few precautions you can take to protect your freight. Remember that freight at rest is freight at risk. The more time freight spends sitting unattended, the likelier the chances are for truckload theft.

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Flatbed Demand Skyrockets. Why?

DAT Solutions

There are now more than 50,000 operating wind turbines in the United States. It’s no surprise that Texas has the top three markets for spot market flatbed freight in the country: Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth. Construction has always been a major source of flatbed freight. Wind Energy. Construction.