Dual hurricanes threaten Gulf; carriers benefiting from freight volumes

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.