Hurricanes
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How did the 1900 hurricane forever change the Texas shipping industry?
At the turn of the 20th century, Galveston, Texas, was a powerhouse in the maritime shipping industry and one of the wealthiest cities in the…
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How-to on hurricane relief efforts
Hurricane Ida is about to hit. Emergency relief will not be far behind. Read tips about trucking into a hurricane relief effort.
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Above-average hurricane season nearing peak months
FreightWaves meteorologist Nick Austin and Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels urge the industry to hunker down in August and September — hurricane season’s peak months.
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4 ways heat waves can scorch truckers
Truckers don’t have to get burned by summer heat waves if they and their carriers keep their cool and prepare.
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Drilling Deep: A hurricane’s impact on trucking and how long it lasts
Also on the podcast, host John Kingston talks about one of the final “return to normal” numbers being achieved in oil markets.
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GSCW chat recap: Weather impacts on supply chains
Korby Keeney discusses how shippers navigate extreme weather events.
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Dynamic linehaul optimization critical for fleets during hurricane season
Algorithm-driven insights help fleets strategize their operations better when faced with rapidly changing weather conditions.
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Hurricane Sally tests United Airlines’ protections for parked planes
It’s hurricane season in the U.S. and typhoon season in Asia. Planes on the ground are vulnerable. United Airlines and Hong Kong International Airport reveal…
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FreightCasts Weekly Recap: (8/24-8/30)
Hurricane Laura slams the Gulf Coast, affecting freight markets. Plus, iconic retail brands may declare bankruptcy by year’s end, game-changing sales call role-playing strategies and…
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Hurricane Laura hammers Union Pacific tracks near Lake Charles
Union Pacific reports serious damage to its tracks near Lake Charles after Hurricane Laura pushed across Louisiana.
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