GoShip Blog

JULY 24, 2023

This blog post will discuss when to use FTL and how to get the best Full truckload shipping rates. Other types of FTL vehicles include flatbeds, refrigerated trucks, and tankers. For example, full truckload shipping would be the best option if you are shipping many products long distances. However, it can be costly.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Other specialized freight except for used goods (for example, coal and livestock). Here at GoShip, we offer all types of truckload shipments : dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated shipping. A traditional classification involves the following: Bulk liquids. Dry bulk materials. Forest products. Used household and office goods.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 27, 2021

Refrigerators, dishwashers, and stoves, for example, must be shipped with extreme caution to avoid damage. Refrigerators should be defrosted at least 24 hours ahead of time. You’ll also need to have someone from your company take time off to make the appliance delivery. How to ship appliances?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shippers Navigate Stable Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 10, 2023 Many of the concerns from earlier this year have dissipated and shippers are beginning to look for lengthier contracts with stable rates.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. One example is UPS Healthcare developing a system and opening facilities to move medicines safely. Because of this, the total capacity of refrigerated warehouses worldwide increased by 16.7 percent from 2018 to 2020.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll walk through some of the obstacles to medium-term demand planning, consider how high-frequency supply chain data can help fill the informational gaps that companies are grappling with, and then look at a real-world example of how the data in FreightWaves SONAR can give insight into the goods economy.

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Locus

AUGUST 16, 2022

Wouldn’t it be great if the delivery professional restocks ice creams into the refrigerator rather than placing it at the reception desk? Instead, if you bring the cake home safe and place it in a refrigerator, you elevate the level of convenience to customers. The last yard brings the product to where the end customer will use it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 19, 2021

For example, let’s examine a load going from Denver, Colorado to Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is a perfect example of how we can lower carbon emissions and improve carrier capacity. While many drivers turn off their trucks during detention, some trailer types like refrigerated units do not have that luxury.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

These days, this functionality is even available for home equipment like refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, lamps, etc. For example, stock checks and manual counting don’t require human labor because smart shelves take care of these tasks automatically. Did you find this content useful?

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. One example is UPS Healthcare developing a system and opening facilities to move medicines safely. For example, the congestion at U.S. El Dorado Dairy showcases an example of this in Ontario, California. SUSTAINABILITY.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

When packing your temperature sensitive package, keep the following points in mind: Choose packaging that keeps heat out and coolness in (insulated and refrigerated). Chose a thermostat-controlled refrigerated (TCP) container for especially sensitive shipments. Refrigerant (gel packs, dry ice). Monitor Goods During Transit.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For example, changes in climatic zones and moisture content result in container rain , leading to damaged freight. Reefer-related Damage Refrigerated containers and reefers are used to preserve the freshness of agricultural goods during the shipment.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Three of the top gifts can only be shipped through refrigerated trailers. For example, roses need to be kept at 35 degrees (F) through the entire transit, and upon arrival as well. The demand for temperature-controlled equipment is on the rise.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

In this blog we’ll provide an overview of the shipping realm, major shipping carriers, and shipping services that may benefit your ecommerce brand the most! USPS shipping services offer specially-discounted options, for example Priority Mail Cubic, which charges you based on the package’s dimensions, not weight.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 22, 2022

They also accommodate special modes like dry van, refrigerated, and temperature-controlled solutions, all on short notice. For example, when shipping something like bulk liquid chemical, it’s essential to work with a freight broker who knows the industry inside and out to achieve the best prices and prompt, professional service.

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United World Transporation

JUNE 18, 2020

The goal of the SFTA is to prevent food safety risks, such as failure to properly refrigerate food, inadequate cleaning of vehicles between loads, and failure to properly protect food. if you need a refresher on the condition requirements that are specific to trailers, check out our blog post on the topic: Trailer Condition Requirements.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. Timeline and Distance Restrictions – Refrigerated loads have limited windows for transportation timelines. last year and $2.19 the year prior. But how can technology help?

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

When packing your temperature sensitive package, keep the following points in mind: Choose packaging that keeps heat out and coolness in (insulated and refrigerated). Chose a thermostat-controlled refrigerated (TCP) container for especially sensitive shipments. Refrigerant (gel packs, dry ice). Monitor Goods During Transit.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

When packing your temperature sensitive package, keep the following points in mind: Choose packaging that keeps heat out and coolness in (insulated and refrigerated). Chose a thermostat-controlled refrigerated (TCP) container for especially sensitive shipments. Refrigerant (gel packs, dry ice). Monitor Goods During Transit.

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Locus

JANUARY 2, 2023

Imagine your customer purchased a refrigerator and scheduled a two-hour window out of her busy schedule for its installation. We will use the same example. appeared first on Locus Blog. And just before their arrival, the field agent sends her a message saying they will be delayed. Schedule Demo.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, the reverse logistics process includes the management and the sale of surplus as well as returned equipment and machines from the hardware leasing business. For example, ISO standards mandate the proper disposal of electronics to prevent data theft.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

For example, produce season begins at the end of April and reaches its peak throughout the summer, which causes a high demand for refrigerated trucks capacity. It also means changeable capacity, since the seasonal spike in truck demand causes capacity to shrink. Therefore, the rates start to go up.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, many supply chain resiliency plans may have considered a health crisis in which organizations and key partners face lower-than-normal staffing levels. For example, hand sanitizer sales spiked 313% during one week in February 2020, according to reports from Nielsen. Embracing technology is part of that solution.

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United World Transporation

JULY 25, 2019

The goal of the SFTA is to prevent food safety risks, such as failure to properly refrigerate food, inadequate cleaning of vehicles between loads, and failure to properly protect food. if you need a refresher on the condition requirements that are specific to trailers, check out our blog post on the topic: Trailer Condition Requirements.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 10, 2021

The scores are positioned on a scale from 1-100 and have values measuring van and refrigerated (reefer) capacity. In the example above, El Paso has the lowest score, meaning that specific market is showing the most unfavorable or deteriorating capacity conditions in the country. The higher values represent more favorable trends.

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

For example, clothing stores enable customers to browse and try out the merchandise in person, get helpful suggestions from the human sales staff, and receive a seamless checkout experience with automated cashiers. Myntra’s Roadster Go (India) store is a fine example of this category. Conclusion. Authors Name: Jyesht Diwani.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In this blog, we’ll answer all your questions and more on flatbed shipping. Unlike dry vans or refrigerated trailers, there are different types of flatbed trailers because the cargo carried by them can be so versatile. An example of an oversized routing challenge is the intersection of I-20/59 and I-65 in Alabama.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 19, 2015

Editor’s Note: This guest blog features Barcoding, Inc. Further, this blog post speaks about the Internet Of Things, as we are in the middle of a series on how the hyperconnected era, or the Internet of Things, will impact the supply chain. Barcoding, Inc. is a systems integrator. You can read our first post in the series here.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

In our predictions’ blog post from earlier this year, we noted how customization will begin to replace traditional inventory management, and essentially, customization goes back to using computer analytics to generate a more accurate, successful view of inventory management. These systems can automatically detect changes in inventory.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Able to track freight and carrier rates in real-time, truckload pricing tools make it possible for you to set competitive rates for all types of freight -- be it dry-van, refrigerated, or flatbed. For example, if you need to move spot freight, you have to be able to measure supply and demand in real-time.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Able to track freight and carrier rates in real-time, truckload pricing tools make it possible for you to set competitive rates for all types of freight -- be it dry-van, refrigerated, or flatbed. For example, if you need to move spot freight, you have to be able to measure supply and demand in real-time.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Able to track freight and carrier rates in real-time, truckload pricing tools make it possible for you to set competitive rates for all types of freight -- be it dry-van, refrigerated, or flatbed. For example, if you need to move spot freight, you have to be able to measure supply and demand in real-time.

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Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

In China, trucks are at a standstill, goods are stranded in the country’s transhipment centers, and (refrigerated) containers are missing. We also communicate the most important consequences and further information on our website, in our blog, and in our biweekly newsletter.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 25, 2021

For example, changes in climatic zones and moisture content result in container rain. Refrigerated containers and reefers are used to preserve the freshness of agricultural goods during the shipment. There are other ways freight can be damaged by water, regardless of the transportation method. Reefer-related Damage.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 20, 2018

For example, let’s say you are shipping a dresser. For instance, along the same lines as our feathers versus bricks example from above, think about shipping a kayak, which could weigh anywhere from 35 to 60 pounds, and can range from under seven to over nine feet. Therefore, shipping the feathers would be more expensive.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 20, 2018

For example, let’s say you are shipping a dresser. For instance, along the same lines as our feathers versus bricks example from above, think about shipping a kayak, which could weigh anywhere from 35 to 60 pounds, and can range from under seven to over nine feet. Therefore, shipping the feathers would be more expensive.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 20, 2018

For example, let’s say you are shipping a dresser. For instance, along the same lines as our feathers versus bricks example from above, think about shipping a kayak, which could weigh anywhere from 35 to 60 pounds, and can range from under seven to over nine feet. Therefore, shipping the feathers would be more expensive.

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