Many businesses have implemented LTL shipping practices into their transportation model because of the wide array of benefits it provides. […]
Tag: Logistics
Are Full Truckload Rates Better than Less Than Truckload Rates?
Shipping practices and mode selection are often determined based on final price. After all, for businesses who are shipping on […]
When is Full Truckload Shipping Right for Me?
It’s no doubt that there’s a whole myriad of benefits to shipping via FTL methods. While shippers don’t need to […]
Working with a Freight Forwarder vs. Going Directly to Steamship Lines
Everyone knows that freight forwarders play the role of a “middleman” in the transportation process. People come to us, we […]
5 Tips for Working With a Freight Forwarder
Whether you are just beginning to ship your products, switching transportation vendors, or are looking for better ways to improve […]
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 […]
Reverse Logistics: What is it and Why is it Important?
Many businesses see logistics as the “last” stage in the sales cycle. The product has been manufactured, stored, posted for […]
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
Hazardous materials are just that – hazardous. However, the goods are not only hazardous during their useful lifecycle. They are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top 3 Benefits of Using Plastic Pallets for Your Shipments
We went over an essential guide to plastic pallets in a prior article, but many people are skeptical as to […]
New ELD Mandate Requires All Truckers to Keep Electronic Data Books
The age-old days of keeping hours, driving records and miles, and pickups and deliveries on a paper workbook are over. […]
Difference Between Standard vs. Customer Routed Shipments
Deciding who controls a shipment at what stage in the shipping process can get a bit tricky if you don’t understand the primary differences between standard vs. customer routed shipments.
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VGM – No It’s Not a Contagious Disease – It’s a Shipping Term
Since July 2016, all shippers are required to record the VGM, or Verified Gross Mass of their shipments and report […]
Contracts with Freight Forwarders: Pros and Cons
Nothing is quite as irritating as subjecting yourself to the volatility of rates in the transportation market when they are […]