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With Fewer Loads Available, Spot Rates Soften

DAT Freight & Analytics

With most of the country in a heat wave, spot truckload rates wilted during the week ending July 21.

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Turkey On Track to Become Top Dried Fruits, Nuts Exporter to U.S.

More than half of world’s dried figs are produced in Turkey and exported to more than 150 countries.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Port of New York and New Jersey Release Comprehensive Plan

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Statistics show port is bringing in record numbers through beginning of 2019

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Chick-fil-A Now Delivers From its Own Distribution Center

The restaurant chain expects to delivery more products from its company-owned distribution center.

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Cold Storage Heats Up for Grocery Delivery

Private equity funds and institutional investors have taken a huge chunk of the the cold-storage market, indicating that the grocery delivery will become the norm.

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Mandatory Rest Breaks May End

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

The Department of Transportation is quietly working to end mandatory rest periods.

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Food Orders Increased on Prime Day

Snacks were a hit on Amazon Prime Day.

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Blue Apron Gets Vegetarian Friendly

The meal kit company will start offering Beyond Meat options in August.

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Sale of Plant-Based Foods Surging in U.S.

Plant Based Foods Association

Retail sales of plant-based foods in the United States totaled $4.5 billion over the last year, a growth of 11 percent, according to Supermarket News and the Plant Based Foods Association.

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Domino’s Looks to Self-Driving Vehicles

Rising costs in the labor market has pizza giant looking for other delivery options

Spot Truckload Rates Slip as Capacity Returns

DAT Freight & Analytics

National average spot truckload rates dipped last week as capacity returned to the market after the Fourth of July holiday.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Achieving a Smarter and More Connected Global Cold Chain

Smart containers are promising, but overall customer service still needs a boost.

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