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Achieving Maturity in Risk Management Takes Years

Logistics Viewpoints

The goods are then shipped to the Port of Long Beach, unloaded, and then trucked to a factory in Fresno. They have been at it for years and have strong customer references. Every step in that value chain has search terms associated with it. The names of the suppliers, carriers, logistics service providers become search terms.

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

Talking Logistics

According to the press release, Supply Chain Sherpa enables users to: Rapidly modify a pre-loaded supply chain design or quickly prototype a new design using built-in reference data. The vehicles have a range of up to 75 miles and primarily will deliver packages to customers in Sacramento, San Bernardino, Ceres, Fresno and Bakersfield.

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Cool When Selecting a Reefer Carrier

Freight Plus

The term reefer simply refers to a truck, trailer, or shipping container equipped with a refrigeration unit that transports temperature sensitive cargo. Refrigerated trucks, also known as reefer trucks or reefers, are a cold chain solution that has sent chills down the spine of brokers the world over.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

DAT Solutions

with a third leg that originates in Reno, Fresno, or a handful of other hot markets, as well. Reference rates include fuel surcharges but not accessorial or other fees. Look for a load from Twin Falls to Phoenix , which paid $2.24 per mile last week. From Phoenix, head back to L.A. You can build a successful TriHaul route back to L.A.

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Van Rates Surge 6¢, Reefers Add 1¢

DAT Solutions

Markets with rising rates included Los Angeles, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Rock Island, Philadelphia and Miami. Reference rates include fuel surcharges but not accessorial or other fees. Reefer rates rose 1¢ to $1.95 per mile as a national average last week, despite a 1¢ decline in the average fuel surcharge.

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Reefer Freight Market Still Has a Few Hot Spots

DAT Solutions

Outbound rates even lost 6¢ per mile in Fresno, CA, a major reefer market where freight availability was on the upswing last week. Reference rates include fuel surcharges but not accessorial or other fees. Central California is between seasons now, and load volume and rates may rise in August, so stay tuned.

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