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The Savannah Port is Expected to Grow
When it comes to news of port congestion, growth, and other industry updates, we pretty much only hear about Long […]
How to Improve Transit Times with LTL Shipping
Oh if only there was a way to make LTL as fast as truckload shipping, the transportation industry would be […]
Is There a “Good Time” To Switch Freight Forwarders?
Big business decisions are never easy or fun – especially when it concerns a close business relationship such as that […]
Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones
Foreign Trade Zones are incredibly beneficial to a few different types of companies in the U.S. Import tariffs and duty […]
What is a Duty Drawback?
We all love a refund when possible, don’t we? Luckily, with duty drawbacks, the possibility of getting a refund on […]
What is a Switch Bill Of Lading?
While there are tons of documents you undoubtedly deal with on a day-to-day basis while working in the shipping industry, […]
From Port-To-Pickup – The Process
Unnecessary trips for cargo that isn’t yet ready end up costing you a lot of money. If you’ve worked in […]
What Is A Blind Shipment?
Blind shipments are a more common occurrence in the logistics world as of recent years. While the concept is rather […]
4 Tips for Streamlining Hazardous Material Shipping
As we’ve covered before, hazardous material handling, shipping, and disposal can be tricky. There’s so many legalities and rules involved […]
How the IOT is Transforming the Freight Industry
One of the most exciting areas of freight technology and development today is in the Internet of Things (IoT), because […]
Reverse Logistics and Returns Management
As stated before, reverse logistics encompasses all activities involved in sending a shipment backwards in the supply chain. Those of […]
Best Practices of Shipping Hazardous Materials
Shipping hazardous materials can be both risky and rewarding. However, making a successful transport of hazardous material is difficult if […]
Best Practices of Hazardous Material Storage
As you may already know, there are a ton of requirements and legal rulings for shipping hazardous materials. While these […]
Selecting a Shipping Pallet Based on Price
Pallets can get expensive – we understand. You have to use them on all your shipment units and take care […]