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Photo of Coronavirus update and the main functions of a freight forwarder

Zach Strickland, FW Market Expert & Market Analyst Friday, March 6, 2020

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Coronavirus update and the main functions of a freight forwarder

Zach and Anthony talk about the latest coronavirus developments on transportation, the main functions of a freight forwarder and recent economic developments.

Weather and Critical Events

Photo of Snowstorm heading toward a few large freight markets (with forecast video)

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior Meteorologist Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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Snowstorm heading toward a few large freight markets (with forecast video)

Markets comprising nearly 11% of the nation's outbound freight in path of winter storm.

Weather and Critical Events

Photo of Heavy snowfall slowing down Denver freight market (with forecast video)

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior Meteorologist Monday, February 10, 2020

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Heavy snowfall slowing down Denver freight market (with forecast video)

Tender rejections in Denver market rising to 12% over the past week, one of the highest levels in the country.

Freightonomics podcast

Photo of January is the Monday of the year

Zach Strickland, FW Market Expert & Market Analyst Wednesday, January 8, 2020

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January is the Monday of the year

Zach and Anthony discuss why January is so difficult to manage and why this one may be different for trucking; FMCSA and AB5 hangups; and…

Business

Photo of Six tips for reducing cargo damage in the shipping process

Kayla Matthews Friday, October 25, 2019

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Six tips for reducing cargo damage in the shipping process

Merchandise of almost any kind is valuable. Packaging it correctly is one key to making sure it arrives at its destination undamaged. Learn some tips…

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