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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Marten Transport Ltd. Shippers are under enormous pressure to cut transportation costs and seem not to be satisfied with the massive fuel surcharge reductions racked up over the past year and a half.”. WTO: Trade growth to remain subdued in 2016 as uncertainties weigh on global demand. Analysts at Stifel Inc. Hub Group Inc.,

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Flatbed Rates Set Another Record

DAT Solutions

Demand for flatbed transportation has been off the charts for much of 2018. Cleveland demand has been relatively cool, but prices were up 3% last week - the lane to Milwaukee was up to $3.82 Out West, Las Vegas has become a construction hub, and rates rose 15%. Atlanta rates jumped up 5%. on solid volume increases.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

With the Milwaukee Bucks opening round loss, the Celtics would have home court advantage throughout the playoffs, with a strong chance to bring home championship number 18. Congratulations to the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Denver Nuggets. It seemed like a run to the Stanley Cup was inevitable.