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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal Join Forces to Launch New Intermodal Service for North America. CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Robinson Introduces Navisphere App for Customers.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

ScottsMiracle-Gro currently has warehouses connected to operations for the co-distribution of fertilizer with growing media products at 16 locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. In the U.S., Phone: 212.704.4593.

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Reefer Trends Signal Pre-Thanksgiving Push

DAT Solutions

But there was much more regional movement with refrigerated freight, which is evidence of a pre-Thanksgiving push. Harvests in the Upper Midwest are wrapping up, with Grand Rapids starting to fade, but Wisconsin is still strong for reefer loads. Strong inbound volumes to northern New Jersey drove prices down out of Elizabeth, NJ.

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Honoring Our 2021 Carrier of the Year Award Winners

CH Robinson Transportfolio

I love knowing that some carriers are able to be home more often with their families because we offer the most loads of anyone in North America, allowing truck drivers to optimize lane selection and schedules. What the award means to Dayton Freight. Dayton Freight. What the award means to Old Dominion Freight Lines.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Kansas’ produce season transportation spikes influence freight capacity and rates in early summer continuing through August. North Carolina. What is produce season? Heaviest Peak: July-September.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

Illinois is the only state that has all seven Class I freight railroads. It is the 3rd largest in total freight railroads. Content Summary: Nebraska is located on one of the busiest rail corridors in North America. The state received an A. Printer-friendly version. Media Type. Media Credit. Privacy Settings. Media Image.

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Truck Fuel Consumption: Driving and Savings

The Logistics of Logistics

According to Brian Daniels, the powertrain products manager for Daimler Trucks of North America, drivers are directly responsible for 30 percent of the factors that affect truck fuel consumption and fuel economy. He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.