CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Quarter-End Shipping Surges Impact Transportation Rates. Do month-end or quarter-end surges still affect your transportation costs? Our research at Iowa State University shows that transportation costs don’t actually rise during end-of-month surges. Using data provided by C. The results by region are shown below.

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QAD

APRIL 9, 2025

Trends to watch in the following areas can serve as early warning signs as well as be the result of a supply chain already under pressure and experiencing bottlenecks: Increased shipping costs: Unexpected disruptions may alter trade routes causing shipping costs to rise.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

It’s hard to imagine that Cargill began as a grain storage warehouse in Iowa, USA, in 1865. Today it operates in 67 countries with 143,000 employees and has 76 business units on six platforms that cover animal feed, food production, energy and transportation, financial services and pharmaceuticals.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2017

How to Use Freight Attributes to Your Greatest Shipping Advantage | C.H. With the end of the year quickly approaching, some industries enter their busiest transportation season and others hit a shipping slowdown. A few years ago, we conducted some research with Iowa State University. Are you ready to get started?

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TMC

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Researchers at Iowa State University studied this phenomenon using data provided by C.H. The research shows that there is a strong link between transportation rates paid and dwell times over two hours. For more on the Iowa State study, download the white paper Do “Favored Shippers” Really Receive Better Pricing and Service?

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Shipping to or from Colorado should not be restricted.?? . If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight.?? . Transportation?could

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 28, 2020

Menards services 12 distribution centers throughout its territory with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota. When working with Menards, it is essential to assess your network and capabilities to ensure that your orders can ship for reasonable costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

China port congestion worsens as ships divert away from Ningbo. As ships divert away from Ningbo amid uncertainty over how long virus control measures in the city will last, other ports are facing more pressure. One sector that is dealing with this now is fuel transportation. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2017

For shipments with one-day transit, also look at the shipping and receiving hours—is there flexibility? Iowa State University research uncovered a direct correlation between dwell time and the end price paid for a shipment. Consider planning these shipments for one day plus to minimize disruptions as much as possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 8, 2021

UK freight shipping costs quadruple after Brexit, COVID. This means that it can be stored and transported in regular refrigeration trucks. Hy-Vee is also administering the Moderna vaccine to frontline health care workers in Iowa and Minnesota. A Canadian “buy-local” effort fights Amazon on its own turf.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 20, 2015

white paper that was based on research conducted by Iowa State University in conjunction with C.H. In the white paper, the researchers measured which characteristics make an impact on transportation costs for “favored shippers.” A food and beverage manufacturer is shipping into a large retailer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 8, 2021

UK freight shipping costs quadruple after Brexit, COVID. This means that it can be stored and transported in regular refrigeration trucks. Hy-Vee is also administering the Moderna vaccine to frontline health care workers in Iowa and Minnesota. A Canadian “buy-local” effort fights Amazon on its own turf.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

With three maritime ports that together rank 7th in waterborne shipping, Indiana provides the only statewide port system with direct waterway access to two U.S. Content Summary: Iowa has 4,389 miles of railway lines, with 2,431 miles of railway tracks classified as Class 1. It is the 3rd largest in total freight railroads. Media Type.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Same-day delivery is not currently available in Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming, and delivery of orders containing alcohol is currently limited to select stores in Illinois and Florida. The largest U.S. This year, Union Pacific Corp. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo.,

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

No matter your industry, company size, or overall transportation spend, use these four transportation market insights to guide your development of a strong, resilient logistics strategy. Guide your transportation strategy by understanding the market. Factors affecting supply and demand ebb and flow. Research from C.H.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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TMC

OCTOBER 19, 2017

For shipments with one-day transit, also look at the shipping and receiving hours—is there flexibility? Iowa State University research uncovered a direct correlation between dwell time and the end price paid for a shipment. Consider planning these shipments for one day plus to minimize disruptions as much as possible.

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TMC

OCTOBER 19, 2017

For shipments with one-day transit, also look at the shipping and receiving hours—is there flexibility? Iowa State University research uncovered a direct correlation between dwell time and the end price paid for a shipment. Consider planning these shipments for one day plus to minimize disruptions as much as possible.

Price Reduction 48

Price Reduction Iowa Electronics Freight 48

TMC

OCTOBER 19, 2017

For shipments with one-day transit, also look at the shipping and receiving hours—is there flexibility? Iowa State University research uncovered a direct correlation between dwell time and the end price paid for a shipment. Consider planning these shipments for one day plus to minimize disruptions as much as possible.

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Price Reduction Iowa Electronics Freight 48

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2015

Research shows that of all “favored shipper” qualities, longer dwell times result in higher transportation costs. Researchers at Iowa State University analyzed data provided by C.H. The conclusion: There is a strong link between transportation rates paid and dwell times over two hours, as the table below shows.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Part of my job is to watch transportation trends and help our customers prepare for what might happen next. I called upon the CyBIZ Lab at the Iowa State University College of Business to look at the implications for equipment and rates in the coming decades. Their report on Surface Transportation is available for all to read.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty. When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Status: Open.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Shipping in or out of Alabama should be close to normal. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. . Status: Partially Open . Arkansas .

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. According to reporting from Transportation Topics, the contract “ would give the aircraft mechanics a 3.3%

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

Federal Maritime Commission in accordance with the Shipping Act and the regulations of the Commission set forth in 46 CFR Part 500. SUBSTITUTED SERVICE (ALTERNATE PORT SERVICE) This provision shall govern the transfer of cargo by trucking or other means of transportation at the expense of the Carrier. Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo, N.O.S.,

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