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Georgia's freight market share drops as imports revert to the West Coast.
Atlanta is experiencing a notable drain in freight demand, a direct result of importers reverting to West Coast ports like Los Angeles and Long Beach. The shift is due to easing pandemic pressures, cost considerations, and recent geopolitical and environmental disruptions influencing trade routes.
The redirection of imports is significantly impacting trucking operations in and around Atlanta, potentially leading to longer transit routes and a reevaluation of carrier networks.
Source: FreightWaves
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