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2021 Produce Season Transportation Capacity Outlook and How to Navigate the Market

GlobalTranz

Adequate coverage isn’t found until getting to sweet potatoes in Louisiana, apples and pears in Yakima Valley and Wenatchee District Washington. The availability of seasonal workers and a labor shortage in general due to the pandemic, as well as its effects of personal transportation and ability to get to the field, remains.

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Winter Weather Alert: South-Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic Brace for a Second Winter Storm

GlobalTranz

Ice accumulations of a quarter to a half-inch are forecast in East Texas, northern Louisiana, southern Arkansas, and western Mississippi, with crippling totals over a half-inch also possible. Daylight Transport. Central Freight. Southeastern Freight Lines. Averitt Express. AAA Cooper. SMT Lines. R+L Carriers.

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Emergency Freight: What Harvey Tells Us About Irma

DAT Solutions

Less than ten days after Hurricane Harvey, trucks are already moving freight out of Houston, with almost the same volume as before the storm. Harvey hit Houston on Friday evening, August 25, and hung over the metro area for days, dumping more than 50 inches of rain on Southeastern Texas and Southwestern Louisiana. It's just not safe.

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Hurricane season 2024: how to prepare your supply chain

Resilinc

2 Transportation and distribution issues Damage to transportation like roads, ports, and airports can disrupt the movement of goods, causing delays and distribution challenges. Flooded or closed roadways, bridges, and overpasses can delay freight, rail, and even air cargo. This can lead to increased freight rates.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

As the unprecedented flooding and impact from Hurricane Harvey continues to be felt throughout Houston, SE Texas, and into Louisiana, the extent of the damage and cleanup efforts needed is becoming more clear. With the weather moving to the east, the Louisiana DOT is also reporting road closures near Lake Charles and the surrounding areas.