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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

A spike in COVID-19 cases in some countries, which is causing factory shutdowns and port delays, added to corporate woes as soaring freight and transportation costs are pinching profit margins. Hasbro said it would raise prices mid-year and that it was taking steps to mitigate some of the expected supply issues.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service. and Fast Radius’ On Demand Production Platform™ and 3D printing factory in Louisville, KY.” UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network.

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Groundbreaking tool offers clearest view of freight trends

DAT Solutions

Pricing freight is all about supply and demand, and nothing lets you measure the markets faster than DAT's Hot Market Maps. If you've got a truck in Louisville, KY, would you get a better rate if you posted it at noon or 4 pm? If you've got a truck in Louisville, KY, would you get a better rate if you posted it at noon or 4 pm?

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Van Rates Fall 3¢, in Mid-Winter Slump

DAT Solutions

It's February, so it should be no surprise that freight availability is down, and so are rates. TriHaul Adds $500 to Roundtrip Pay: Chicago - Columbus - Louisville - Chicago. For example, a TriHaul from Columbus to Chicago via Louisville, KY will boost your average rate from $1.82 Spring can't come too soon.

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Getting Your Carrier Authority - Myth and Reality

DAT Solutions

Post your truck to the industry's largest digital freight market exchange. I will be speaking more in detail about these myths and much more, in the DAT booth #64196 at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 22 to 24. Again, I make my money going down the road not working with government offices.

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Get Your Carrier Authority - Ignore the Myths

DAT Solutions

Post your truck to the industry's largest digital freight market exchange. I've been getting freight from brokers instead of direct shipper customers for the past seven years. I will be talking about these myths and much more, at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 22 to 24.

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Where to Find Loads in the Slow Season

DAT Solutions

February is the slow season for freight, and it may feel like your business is at a crawl right now. Still, finding loads and positioning your trucks is harder when there's more competition for freight, so we're going to take a look at some of your best bets for finding van, reefer, and flatbed loads during the slow season.