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American Shipper
Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach taking cooperation to ‘next level’
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach plan further cooperation to ensure they are the "gateway of choice in North America."
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News
California approves program to electrify 3,000 San Diego trucks and buses
Combined with previously authorized programs, the investment is the largest by electric utilities in the U.S. to help replace heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission technology.
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Container
West Coast volumes poised to rip
Multi-modal data and channel checks with freight brokers point to a good setup for peak season.
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Business
Futures traders hedge L.A. to Seattle in uncertain rate environment
Rates could break out either to the upside or downside.
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Container
Los Angeles to Dallas forward curve calling for muted peak retail season
The November 2019 contract is being bid at $2.01/mile and falling.
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Market Update
Weekly Market Update: Reefer volatility keeps the freight market interesting
The demand for temperature controlled equipment is keeping the freight market active for reefer carriers and produce haulers, but general volumes continue to slide off…
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Chart of the Week
International Roadcheck Week – Haul freight or take a vacation?
Last year, carriers avoided hotspots for vehicle inspections during CVSA's Roadcheck week. Now the market has turned, so has their attitude about these areas.
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Market Update
Weekly Market Update: The sky may have fallen
Volumes took a nosedive after the tariffs increased and are starting to recover slightly, but the damage may already be done.
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Chart of the Week
Tariffs force shippers to take a pause
The trade war between China and the U.S. is having a noticeable impact on freight markets. Shippers and carriers are struggling to adapt.
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Driver issues
Uber, Lyft drivers plan strikes in 10 cities to protest low wages and working conditions
Uber and Lyft drivers are planning to strike on May 8 at 10 locations in the U.S. to protest low wages among other concerns. Organizer…
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