Shipping from 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.
Shipping to Montana
Montana freight rates Montana, one of the largest states in the U.S., can be a little more expensive to ship freight into due to a high percentage of rural area and lack of manufacturing. The agriculture industry, like potatoes and cattle, keep the intra freight rates reasonable and predictable. Intermodal may not be the best option when shipping to or from Montana since there are numerous areas far from a close railway. The ease and cost of shipping into or out of Montana can be heavily based on proximity to major metro areas.
