The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, not one, but two potential hurricanes have the Gulf Coast in their sights early next week. Plus, carriers continue to hold all the cards when it comes to rate negotiations, and Amazon charts a new path for merchants.
Double the trouble
In a rare but not unprecedented occurrence, a pair of hurricanes could potentially strike the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week.
Nick Austin is following the storms: Potential hurricanes still on track for US landfall next week
Carriers hold the edge in rate battle
Freight volumes continue to rise, rates are following and carriers continue to hold a significant advantage in rate negotiations with shippers.
Andrew Cox explains what’s behind the trend: The second freight frenzy of 2020 is upon us
Amazon cracks down
Amazon has reportedly cracked down on merchants, placing new demands on those that sell their goods through its platform without using its fulfillment services.
Mark Solomon has the details: Amazon to get tough on sellers using outside fulfillment, delivery firms
Cold chain investment
A cold chain services provider has closed an $8.7 million funding round. Perishable Shipping Solutions helps food providers fulfill online orders.
Todd Maiden has details on how it plans to use the money: Cold chain services provider closes $8.7M funding round
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Did you miss this?
How have carriers responded during the COVID-19 pandemic? For Ruan Transportation Management Systems, it forced more creativity, and customers have responded with more openness to new ideas.
Eric Kulisch explains how the carrier has transformed: FreightWaves Carrier Summit: COVID causes mindset metamorphosis at Ruan
Hammer down, everyone,
Brian Straight
Managing Editor
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