Freightera

MAY 20, 2022

Follow These 7 (And a Half) Steps to Make Sure Your Less Than Truckload Freight Gets Delivered Smoothly. If you’d like to pick up a few things about stressless less than truckload shipping, you’ve come to the right place. With all of this going on, mistakes are bound to happen every once in a while. It’s just not possible. .

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Flatbed shipping can offer many benefits over the other freight shipping types, especially if your cargo is of unusual shape or dimensions. Whether it’s a vehicle, heavy equipment, or another similar load, it will qualify best for flatbed shipping. How to ship flatbed freight? Know your shipment.

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Freightquote

AUGUST 18, 2020

Learn five tips on how to find the right freight shipping company for your small business.

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Bulk Connection

MAY 7, 2020

It’s why transporting liquid freight is so critical to today’s supply chains. The paint on the wall, the condiments in the fridge, the adhesive under the carpet…just about everything you can see began inside a liquid bulk tank trailer. But the process is drastically different than moving cartons in a dry van.

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Shipsta

MAY 6, 2021

If you’re trying to figure out what’s happening with freight rates right now, you’re not alone. For the last year, we’ve all seen market predictions flipped on their head from one day to the next – and we’re still no closer to understanding what’s coming next.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes.

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MercuryGate

JUNE 24, 2021

Procurement and shipping managers are collaborating with TMS and other platforms to increase productivity and profitability. The post Supply Chain Optimization | How Procurement & Shipping Managers Are Collaborating With TMS to Optimize Freight Flows appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The cost of freight shipping varies depending on a few factors. Let’s take a look at the factors, break down how to get a quote and help you calculate the best rate for your shipment. When it comes to freight shipping, there are two basic categories – full truckload (FTL) and less-than-load (LTL).

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Freightquote

AUGUST 13, 2020

Shipping for small business isn’t easy. Learn how Freightquote caters to SMBs with tools and resources made to streamline operations and grow your business.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship. About Flock Freight.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

With so many different ways to ship freight, how do you know which method is the best? Look no further, we’ve simplified the search for the right shipping method for your cargo. or more), but you don’t need an entire freight truck, LTL shipping is the way to go. Intermodal Rail Freight. Air Freight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2022

The Flock Freight Story with Oren Zaslansky. Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss the Flock Freight story. Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. About Flock Freight. Key Takeaways: The Flock Freight Story.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 28, 2019

Periodically, we come across shipping scams by fraudulent people or firms impersonating freight forwarders and shipping lines. We all know how creative they can get, even sometimes beyond our imagination. Below are three tips on how to avoid these scams within the shipping industry. Do your research.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

Believe it or not, product in the care of a driver does not necessarily place all liability for freight in the hands of the carrier. Shippers need a way to mitigate risk of full truckload shipping , regardless of what promises a driver makes in casual conversation. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series.

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I.C.E. Transport

AUGUST 16, 2022

“I have 10 pallets of product to ship in a container from New Jersey to Poland. Can I get a freight quote fast? But to get an accurate ocean freight shipping quote in a timely manner, you'll want to provide freight forwarders accurate details – and as much as you have. I can provide specific details later.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to, in the quantities expected. Walmart fines suppliers whose goods arrive late or who have not shipped everything that they committed to ship.

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PLS Logistics

MAY 7, 2021

Once you’ve decided to use logistics services for your business transportation needs, the next step is to choose a freight shipping company. More companies outsource their logistics operations or even the entire supply chain to logistics companies.

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Freightquote

OCTOBER 28, 2019

When it comes to freight, time is of the essence. Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of time it takes to ship freight at Freightquote.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

First, it enables a company to analyze how it is performing on an annual basis against specific sustainability goals. Second, companies can compare themselves to other entities in the same market to see how they are performing. Second, companies can compare themselves to other entities in the same market to see how they are performing.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 12, 2022

Sometimes, business owners aren’t able to handle all the shipping operations without additional shipping services. Whether you are planning to move unusual freight, sensitive cargo, or need paperwork assistance, you can effectively resolve these issues with extra shipping services. What are additional shipping services?

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 25, 2024

The ocean freight contract season is a critical time for businesses involved in global shipping and trade to negotiate advantageous terms and rates for delivering products across international borders. Let’s examine the details of the ocean freight contract season and how companies can successfully manage it.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking. Here’s another manifestation of how far we have come. It’s not just supply chains.

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Freightquote

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Unexpected freight accessorial charges are commonplace in LTL shipping, but they can be avoided. Learn more about freight accessorials, as well as what you need to know to make sure you are not charged unexpectedly.

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Freightquote

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Unexpected freight accessorial charges are commonplace in LTL shipping, but they can be avoided. Learn more about freight accessorials, as well as what you need to know to make sure you are not charged unexpectedly.

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Freightquote

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

When it comes to freight, time is of the essence. Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of time it takes to ship freight at Freightquote.

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Freightquote

JANUARY 31, 2020

Securing affordable capacity is an essential part of any SMB's shipping strategy. Learn what factors influence the cost of LTL shipments, and how you can leverage them to optimize cost.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Palletizing can help reduce overall shipping costs since a pallet is considered a single piece, regardless of the number of packages. Some freight carriers require mandatory palletizing, so knowing the basics of palletized freight shipping will help avoid confusion when shipping pallets by LTL freight.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

There’s one question every shipper, manager of a supply chain or small business owner asks during the shipping process. That question sounds something like: “How much is this going to cost?”.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 25, 2024

Because of the Internet, e-commerce was born, and the need for flatbed shipping has increased. We remember the “beep-boop” sound of dial-up and the big chunky computers that were as wide as a television set in the 1990’s. It’s been almost 30 years since the dawn of the Internet. Department of Commerce.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2024

During the Red Sea crisis situation, many freight forwarders are going through difficult situations. But, at the same time, some freight forwarders are enjoying the additional business. The Red Sea Crisis is having a mixed impact on the profitability of freight forwarders due to various reasons.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. If we don’t have a decline in the number of operating authorities, or available trucks, then how could we lose capacity? So how could this impact capacity?

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation. But how can this capability revolutionize supply chain operations? The answer lies in data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S. waters in recent years Ocean freight rates expected to jump after Iran seizes containership Walmart Canada is launching a national pilot program for customers to recycle their reusable shopping bags.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

But, short of escorting it yourself, how do you get your precious merchandise from China to Los Angeles? How can you be sure you’re getting the best cross-country shipping rate? What happens when you can’t keep up with orders, a shipment gets lost, or you realize your shipping costs are wiping out your profit margins?

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Air freight forwarding emerges as a key player in this scenario, offering speed and reliability that can significantly impact business operations. However, it’s important to choose the right service provider, as not all freight forwarders are created equal.

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