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Freight Abounds, but Rates Return to July Levels

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We expected the sizzling hot freight market to cool off a little, and it did. Central California is still active, and imported produce continues to be a factor at border crossings with Mexico, as well as seaports including Miami. HOT MARKETS - There was an increase in loads moving out of Fresno last week, which is a welcome change.

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Reefer rates rise as Florida hits its stride

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Freight volumes surged about 25% out of both Miami and Lakeland, FL, and some lanes about of Florida saw rates jump as much as 85¢ per mile. California - Overall, California has been slower than usual, with freight volumes down about 3%, due to heavy rain. Mexico border market of Nogales, AZ. loads per truck last week.

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Reefer Freight Market Still Has a Few Hot Spots

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July is the in-between season for refrigerated ("reefer") freight. Freight volume continued to cool off for reefers last week, but some pockets of high demand remain in New Mexico, Arkansas and the Lower Midwest, as shown in this Hot States Map for the week of July 19-25, 2015, below.

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