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5 Tips to Facing Your Fear of an Uncertain Freight Market

Trinity Logistics

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? 1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. The second part takes a little more work.

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10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Another of the shipper of choice tips is that an enterprise must stand out from its competition. Focus on dock experiences for drivers. Offer personalized services and options.

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LTL Industry Trends and Tips for 2022

GlobalTranz

While the LTL freight industry market conditions change for a variety of reasons, here are three of the top factors that will be part of the day-to-day reality of LTL freight and some of the strategies that can help shippers navigate rising costs and complexity in the supply chain. Classify freight correctly. Consolidation.

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Concealed Damage Claims: 3 Myths Busted & 5 Tips to Stay Proactive

GlobalTranz

Yesterday we published a blog post concerning the notification window changes made by the NMFC for concealed freight damage. It was the fastest to reach 200 views of any blog post on the Cerasis blog (200 views in 45 minutes). BONUS: Download the Ultimate Guide to Manage Freight Claims White Paper.

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How To File A Freight Claim?

GoShip Blog

Even if your shipping strategy is perfect, and you are using a good shipping provider, sometimes freight damage is difficult to avoid. Of course, this might not happen to you, but when at a certain point you find out about your freight shipment being damaged, it is better to be fully prepared. What is a freight claim?

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Increasing Freight Broker Profit: 3 Best Practices

FreightWaves SONAR

For freight brokerages, top-line revenue isn’t as impressive as it sounds. It’s the difference between what a freight broker charges a shipper and pays a carrier that brings in the cash flow to keep the lights on and the brokers earning commission checks. . Use freight market intelligence to boost freight broker profit.

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How Do I Keep My Freight From Freezing?

Blue Grace Logistics

Winter is rough on freight for many reasons. However, while most people are worried about the tractor-trailer jackknifing in the middle of the highway, most people aren’t considering the condition of the freight itself. Winter weather conditions can damage even the hardiest of freight. Know Your Product.

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