Shipping from Georgia
Georgia freight rates Georgia outbound freight rates are higher in the summer months, due to the produce and agricultural industries. When pecans, peanuts and peaches come into season, trucks can be hard to find. However, a good time to ship freight into Georgia is during the summer. Georgia has some under-populated areas that make LTL prices average to high in the state. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Georgia can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.
Shipping to Florida
Florida freight rates Florida outbound freight rates during the fall and winter are very affordable compared to the summer months. Shipping freight to Florida during the summer is also the best way to get the cheapest freight rates. Because of the produce industry, freight rates during peak summer months are more expensive when shipping freight out of Florida. Due to tourism and lack of major industry, Florida is a very consumption-heavy state. This makes overall freight rates higher when shipping in, lower when trucking out. With a port in Jacksonville, international freight shipping is busy here and import/exports are common. LTL freight rates in Florida are generally low due to high volume and competition. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Florida can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.