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Van, Refrigerated Freight Rates Remain Strong, Unchanged

Firm capacity and demand on the spot truckload freight market made for stable rates during the week ending August 23, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards. The total number of posted van, refrigerated, and flatbed loads decreased 1.4 percent while the available capacity dipped 0.1 percent compared to the previous week.

Foreign-Trade Zone Imports and Exports Record New Highs in 2013

The value of exports from America's foreign-trade zones increased by 13.7 percent in 2013, to a record high $79.5bn in merchandise exported, according to figures released by the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board in its Annual Report to Congress. At $835.8bn, the 2013 value of received merchandise into FTZs also reached a new high, surpassing the previous year’s record of $732.2bn – a 14.1 percent increase.

Would Scottish Independence From UK Sink Its Maritime Fortunes?

A vote for independence from the UK would have a negative effect on the Scottish shipping and offshore maritime sector, according to a survey by international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.

Will Postal Service Rate Cuts Steal Business From UPS and FedEx?

The battle of the parcel carriers has begun.

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American Airlines Cargo Breaks Ground on Pharmaceutical Hub in Philadelphia

American Airlines Cargo has started construction of a dedicated pharmaceutical handling facility in Philadelphia.

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Airfreight Shows Slight Decline in August, Ocean Freight Picture Improves in Same Period

Uncertainty in the global market continues as the latest Stifel Logistics Confidence Index indicates a dip of 0.4 points in the overall measurement to 55.7. While the present situation remained positive, gaining 1.2 points from July to 53.5, the expected situation for the next six months stumbled 2.0 points to 57.9. This decline was particularly noticeable within airfreight expectations, which declined 3.3 points to 54.7. The sea freight expectation component declined 0.7 points to 61.0.

CEVA Logistics Expands Operation in Los Angeles

CEVA Logistics has expanded its freight-management operation in the Los Angeles area.

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YRC Freight Upgrades Three Terminals to Distribution Centers

YRC Freight has upgraded three of its terminals to full distribution-center status.

Globe Tracker Teams With Refrigerated Transport for Reefer Management

Refrigerated Transport Electronics (RTE), a developer of products for the intermodal refrigerated container industry, is partnering with Globe Tracker International (GTI), a provider of tools for global trade data sharing, autonomous asset tracking and data analytics.

Could You Use a Pop-up Distribution Center for a Little While?

While pop-up retail is not new - dating back to California-based Vacant in 1999 - the concept of pop-up distribution centers is a fairly new one. Following the same idea, it involves setting up a temporary distribution center in a specific location for a set period of time to meet a temporary need, then shutting it down.

Farmers and Their Crops Wait for Transport as Crude Oil Monopolizes N.D. Rail

The furious pace of energy exploration in North Dakota is creating a crisis for farmers whose grain shipments have been held up by a vast new movement of oil by rail, leading to millions of dollars in agricultural losses and slower production for breakfast cereal giants like General Mills.

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Old Dominion Expands Next-Day Service to Toronto

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has expanded next-day service to the greater Toronto, Ont. area.

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