The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key Takeaways: The B2B’s Final Mile B2B companies are increasingly using ecommerce and ecommerce shipping solutions like FRAYT for their shipments. FRAYT is faster than LTL with far less damage. FRAYT enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Surviving The LTL Market with Todd Trompeter. Todd Trompeter and Joe Lynch discuss surviving the LTL market. BlueGrace serves over 10,000 customers annually through its proprietary technology platform, BlueShip®, that has connectivity with more than 250,000 carrier suppliers. Key Takeaways: Surviving The LTL Market.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

In the complex world of chemical shipping and logistics , understanding the intricate dynamics of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) and associated factors can significantly influence overall transportation spend for less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers and shippers.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

Partner with Trinity Logistics and easily expand the shipping services offered by your Freight Agency. There are so many benefits to being an Independent Freight Agent. The benefits of being a Freight Agent are too many to list! It doesn’t stop at just educating our Freight Agents. There can also be challenges.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

Partner with Trinity Logistics and easily expand the shipping services offered by your Freight Agency. There are so many benefits to being an Independent Freight Agent. The benefits of being a Freight Agent are too many to list! It doesn’t stop at just educating our Freight Agents. There can also be challenges.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2023

However, if you are a newcomer to the industry, you may find shipping prices confusing, especially when shipping large items across the country. Still, many reliable and affordable shipping platforms can handle your delivery and help you find the cheapest shipping options for large items, all according to your transportation needs.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As online shopping continues to soar, small packages are moving to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight and LTL continues to receive truckload (TL) spillover freight. The demand for LTL shipping is far exceeding capacity. Read more Seven Tips to Handling LTL Freight Demand.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

-based 3PL and freight audit and payment company AFS Logistics LLC announced they have partnered up to roll out a new offering, entitled the Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

Regarding shipping freight, there are several alternatives to choose from. Shippers often hesitate between FTL vs. LTL shipping modes; we’ll clarify this for you. LTL shipping modes; we’ll clarify this for you. Below, we’ll describe the differences between FTL vs. LTL shipping in detail.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

While Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is straightforward, the LTL freight class may seem confusing for many. This Freight Classification plays a prominent role in calculating how much the carrier will charge you for transporting your shipment.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

There are some common misconceptions out there about less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. If you fall victim to any of these LTL shipping myths, you could end up thinking this mode isn’t for your freight. This will give you a breakdown of all the accessorials they charge.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Engine Shipping Quote Calculator Load Type Less Than Truckload Full Truckload From To Pickup Get Quote How To Ship An Engine Updated 12/03/2023 – Many people are hesitant to ship engines and transmissions. Despite these concerns, engines are actually one of the easiest items to ship!

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Shipping is complicated. No matter what you’re selling in your online store, you have to ship your merchandise in bulk to a fulfillment center (what we call inbound freight shipping), and you also have to deliver orders to your end customers (what we call outbound small-parcel shipping). What is freight?

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 20, 2022

You 100% need a shipping solution for your small business to satisfy your customers. That’s why demystifying your shipping strategy is utterly important to ensure the shipping process is both simple, strategic, and most of all affordable. Defining small business shipping. Why should you care about your business shipping?

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Freight shipping is a pivotal cornerstone of the economy, driving commerce and facilitating the movement of goods across the nation. Macro factors are particularly influential, casting ripples that can significantly sway freight shipping rates. This sharing model makes obtaining an accurate LTL quote easy.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

Less than truckload (LTL) freight refers to the transportation of products or goods that do not require a full truckload. These smaller freight loads typically result in many separate shipments being transported on one truck. However, LTL shipping can be rather complex. Cost savings.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Regardless of the purpose, it all comes down to one question: how to ship furniture across the country? Whether you just want to ship furniture without breaking the budget, or if you sell it, you’re probably searching for the best way to shipping furniture. How to ship furniture across the country?

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Freight Center

JANUARY 26, 2021

While less-than-truckload or LTL shipping can accommodate a lot of shippers’ needs, it might not match your shipping needs. Truckload shipping is best for small to medium-sized businesses that are moving large shipments, requiring little handling and speedy transit.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Are you a business shipper who ships cargo in large quantities or cargo that is heavier than 150lbs. Did you know that there are limitations on what parcel carriers can ship? Incorporating LTL shipping into your strategy allows your shipping process to be more efficient and cost-effective.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 30, 2023

Data reflects all road transport modes of service including less-than-truckload [LTL] and truckload [FTL]. BlueGrace serves over 10,000 customers annually through its proprietary technology platform, BlueShip®, that has connectivity with more than 250,000 carrier suppliers.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

There are some common misconceptions out there about less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. If you fall victim to any of these LTL shipping myths, you could end up thinking this mode isn’t for your freight. This will give you a breakdown of all the accessorials they charge.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

An accurate freight quote sets the tone for a smooth shipping process and ensures businesses can budget, plan, and execute their logistics confidently. Inaccuracies, even minor ones, can ripple through the shipping process, leading to unexpected costs, delays, and logistical challenges.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 10, 2019

When it comes to shipping freight, there are several alternatives to choose from. Each type of transportation can be beneficial, however, it hardly depends on your business objectives, type of freight, dimensions, and a few other factors. What Is Full Truckload Shipping? What Is Less-than-Truckload Shipping?

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. It plays a critical role in the movement of goods, particularly for businesses that don’t have large enough quantities for full truckloads. The bankruptcy of Yellow Corp.,

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Data reflects all road transport modes of service including less-than-truckload [LTL] and truckload [FTL]. BlueGrace serves over 10,000 customers annually through its proprietary technology platform, BlueShip®, that has connectivity with more than 250,000 carrier suppliers.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Delivering goods on time, keeping costs in check, and ensuring customer satisfaction are essential when shipping. LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping is often the option for many enterprises, as it bridges the gap between small parcel deliveries and full truckload shipments.

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Freightera

AUGUST 7, 2023

Debunking the myth of FTL freight supremacy As experienced shipping experts and logistics enthusiasts, we understand that choosing the right shipping option can make all the difference for your cargo. Today, let’s dive into the common myth that full truckload is always the best and only choice for your freight.

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Freightquote

AUGUST 19, 2019

Freight shipments that don’t require the entire space of a truck are known as less than truckload (LTL) shipping, whereas full truckload (TL) shipments take up an entire trailer. Learn more.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Finding ways to lower transportation costs has never been more important than in the age of ever-lasting disruption. As truckload capacity tightens, more companies find themselves faced with a choice between paying the cost of higher shipping or passing it along to customers, affecting all facets of freight management along the way.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Data reflects all road transport modes of service including less-than-truckload [LTL] and truckload [FTL]. BlueGrace serves over 10,000 customers annually through its proprietary technology platform, BlueShip®, that has connectivity with more than 250,000 carrier suppliers. View Whitepaper. View Whitepaper.

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Freight Center

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

While less than truckload (LTL) shipping is the most common shipping method in the freight world, there are a variety of other shipping methods to consider and choose from. Another common mode is full truckload where the cargo being shipped requires the full use of the truck trailer.

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ShipLilly

MARCH 22, 2022

What Does LTL Mean? Getting the best LTL shipping rates is a matter of careful planning and negotiation. LTL means “less than truckload” freight charges. Implications of Using LTL Shipping. You can still use LTL carriers even if you want to ship larger pallets.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. Those were the roots of LTL shipping rates.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

While full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping can seem similar, or even the same to newcomers in the shipping industry, there are a number of important differences between these two shipping modes. What is the difference between FTL and LTL shipping?

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

While LTL shipping remains a very common and efficient shipping solution for many retailers and businesses, transit time is not the strongest side of LTL. Delivery time is an important concern for many shippers, and those who ship less than truckload know that it takes a bit longer to ship freight than a full truckload.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Many people are hesitant to ship engines and transmissions. Despite these concerns, engines are actually one of the easiest items to ship! They’re durable machines that can handle the shipping process with ease. Let’s get into some of the most important considerations for securely shipping your engine with a freight carrier.

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