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This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. percent from Q4 2011; “net revenue grew at a lower rate than gross revenue, primarily due to slower growth in warehousing volumes at current accounts, and tighter margins on new business.” ILA, USMX reach tentative labor contract agreement ( Logistics Management ). million, up 2.7

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Are High Freight Rates in December the New Normal?

DAT Solutions

Both those markets are distribution hubs for e-commerce, which has stretched the traditional holiday retail freight season well into December. A lot of holiday freight heading into the Northeast ends up in distribution centers in Allentown, PA, which has led to higher inbound rates there. Van loads heading from L.A.

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Van and Reefer Rates Drop, in Mid-July Lull

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Load availability and rates dropped from the previous week, but rates are still well above June averages for van and reefer freight. For example, look for rates to rise in Fresno instead of L.A. , Reefer freight volume declined last week, and rates adjusted after a surprising spike right after the 4th of July.

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Demand Heats Up for Vans and Reefers

DAT Solutions

End-of-quarter and pre-holiday freight was even stronger than expected last week in Atlanta , Charlotte and Memphis , which were the top three markets for outbound loads on DAT load boards. Fruit and vegetable harvests in New Jersey, combined with refrigerated food from warehouses, answered the July 4th weekend demand for grocery items.

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

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Swisslog acquires Power Automation Systems (PAS).