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 Virginia
Virginia freight rates Shipping freight in and out of Virginia is mostly impacted by the lumber market. During the fall, lumber and Christmas trees in the area tend to raise freight rates. In Norfolk, there is a lot of intermodal freight activity, so shipping freight by rail out of Virginia may be the cheapest option. Virginia LTL freight rates can be more expensive than other regions, especially the rural areas due to low volume. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Virginia can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.
