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Taking a Fresh Look At U.S.-Mexico Trade

The longstanding bilateral trade relationship is ripe with new opportunities

Mexico’s improving transportation infrastructure is also helping support its expanding manufacturing industry.

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Spot Van and Reefer Rates Rebound

DAT Freight & Analytics

Spot truckload van and refrigerated freight rates recovered last week after a period of higher demand and declining fuel surcharges, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

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IHS' Commodity Price Outlook: Buyers’ Market Remains for Most Commodities

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XPO Logistics To Acquire Con-way

All of the acquired operations - Con-way Freight, Menlo Logistics, Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal - will be rebranded as XPO Logistics.

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Haggen Files For Bankruptcy; Sues Albertsons

Albertsons Companies

Haggen, which grew from an 18 store regional grocer to 164 stores through the purchase of Albertson’s locations in December 2014, is claiming Albertson's did not cooperate and act in good faith implementation of the terms of the deal in the agreement.

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Purdue Farms Inc. To Acquire Niman Ranch Brand

Perdue Farms Inc. will purchase Natural Food Holdings, including the Niman Ranch brand.

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Google Express To Jump Into Food Delivery

The service will be powered by Google Express, which already delivers dry foods and other merchandise to customers, and it will partner with Whole Foods and Costco.

Google Express is a same-day and overnight delivery service for non-perishable items including clothes, toys, electronics and books.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

A.P. Moller-Maersk To Acquire Spain’s Largest Container Terminal Operator

A.P. Moller- Maersk

The deal adds 11 terminals to the 63 that APMT already operates around the world and is one of the biggest acquisitions in APMT’s history.

Grup Maritim manages container terminals in Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Turkey and Spain.

Northeast Governors Call On Congress To Support Transportation Infrastructure; Current Authorization Expires Oct. 29

The governors want the House and Senate to enact a fully-funded, multi-year authorization bill that includes a sustainable revenue stream for the Highway Trust Fund.

The Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG) sent a letter to Congress urging action to ensure stability in the nation’s highway, transit, rail and safety programs.

E-Commerce Solutions

Hershey Taps Amazon Dash And Expects U.S. E-commerce To Hit $80 Billion By 2020

The Hershey Company

Amazon Prime members can purchase Dash Buttons for Ice Breakers, making re-ordering as easy as hitting a button. The company expects online grocery sales to surpass $80 billion by 2020.

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Lower Surcharge Fuels Spot Rate Decline

DAT Freight & Analytics

Spot truckload rates fell an average of 1 cent per mile for van, refrigerated, and flatbed loads during the week ending August 29th.

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Amazon Teams With Fresh Nation On Farmers Market Direct Delivery

Fresh Nation has begun delivering farmers market products through Amazon in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

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