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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.

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The 7 Best Events For Freight Shipping in 2015

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FTR Transportation Conference 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana; September 15-17. 2015 ATA Management Conference and Exhibition Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; October 17-20. The conference will focus on strategies for creating a strong safety culture within the industry, and using new data capabilities to improve safety.

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End of Quarter Adds 11% to Van Demand

DAT Solutions

Pockets of demand and favorable ratios can also be found in western Kansas and southern Indiana. Outbound rates edged up in Los Angeles, Dallas, Philadelphia and other major freight markets, however, as shippers rushed to move inventory before the quarter ended on Wednesday. TriHaul: Columbus - Philadelphia - Pittsburgh.

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Van Freight Volume Edges Up, as Rates Lag

DAT Solutions

Some individual markets offered a lot of loads , and trucks were relatively scarce, creating opportunities in Southern and Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington, Southern Idaho, much of Wisconsin and Indiana, and Western Pennsylvania. This map of van rates in key regional markets can also be found on DAT Trendlines. per mile this week.

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Van Rates Fall 3¢, in Mid-Winter Slump

DAT Solutions

Rates rose for high-volume lanes originating in Denver , Houston and Atlanta , but outbound rates declined in Chicago and Philadelphia. Leaving Columbus, find a shorter haul to Michigan, Indiana or Kentucky, and pick up a second load from there back to Chicago. The change included another 1¢ decline in the average fuel surcharge.