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The 7 Best Events For Freight Shipping in 2015

GlobalTranz

Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015. FTR Transportation Conference 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana; September 15-17.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 3-7, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Wal-Mart’s next move against Amazon: More warehouses, faster shipping (Reuters). “We have doubled our capacity in the last twelve months and that allows us to ship to a majority of the U.S. Denmark’s DSV eyes more big acquisitions in fragmented freight market (Reuters). population in one day,” Traweek said.

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Addressing Labor Shortages in Warehouse and DC Operations

NC State SCRC

facility at an Indianapolis, Ind., Contingent workforces are also a trend occurring in the general industry, as a study by Intuit showed that by 2020, 43% of the American workforce (7.6M) would be independent contractors (contingent workers). Those skills led him to a part-time job at a FedEx Corp.

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Spot market demand heats up out West

DAT Solutions

That's a typical trend for this time of year, but volumes are starting to gather strength. VAN TRENDS. The West Coast is starting to see the freight that shipped from China after the Chinese New Year celebrations ended. port for those ships, and that freight was already being loaded onto trucks last week. FLATBED TRENDS.

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Delayed Produce Could Lead to a Busy May

DAT Solutions

We’re hearing a lot about shipping gaps in California due to delays in planting because of an unusually wet winter, which explains the flat reefer volumes last week. and Stockton and van rates trending up out of Los Angeles. The slow and steady trend of more gaining lanes than falling took a step back last week.

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COVID Variant Surges and Labor Shortage Lead to FedEx Freight Suspension, Heighten Need for Freight Bill Auditing Services

Intelligent Audit

As the shipping industry grapples with the changes when shipping with USPS and more UPS fees , there’s another problem coming to light. While many believed the shortage had reached its worst in January 2021, the trend of fewer workers appears to be a new standard. 29 and Jan. 10, approximately 8.8

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Mid-May Spot Market Has Been a Mixed Bag

DAT Solutions

Charlotte rates have also been trending upward. Memphis to Indianapolis isn't a lane we talk a lot about and it's rarely among the top gainers, but the average rate jumped up 12¢ last week to $1.89/mile. mile, but that should snap back with produce starting to ship out of Southern New Jersey.