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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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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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Freight shipping, a vital cog in the global economy, is undergoing significant changes. Truck freight rates are at the heart of these transformations, a key factor influencing the logistics and transportation industry. Understanding Truck Freight Rates Truck freight rates are the charges applied for transporting goods by truck.

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Freightos

JUNE 27, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home June 27, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Shipping is a cost neither business owners nor their customers enjoy having to shoulder. Shipping costs often leave the affected parties no choice but to learn how to deal with it. Fortunately, there are effective strategies you can employ to reduce your e-commerce store’s shipping costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Going into peak shipping season, choosing the right mode for every shipment becomes paramount. What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. How multi-modal logistics providers can set your customers up for scale. Consumer buying behavior has tightened capacity in all modes of transportation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We conclude our “Most Popular” Blog posts series, where we have been giving you the most viewed blog posts in 2014 from our main content categories. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog. Now, why do we blog?

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The accuracy of dimensional measurements is not just a detail—it’s a critical factor that can significantly influence shipping costs. Understanding and accurately calculating cargo dimensions is essential, especially when considering dimensional weight, a standard method carriers use to determine shipping charges.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

However, both the truckload and the less-than-truckload (LTL) markets are starting to get more requests than they can actually handle. The LTL market, in particular, is becoming overwhelmed. Historically speaking, the LTL market was seen as a way to mitigate the potential fallout from tight capacity in the truckload market.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Follow these simple guidelines to make sure you make the right carrier choice LTL (Less-than-Truckload) freight shipping is a cost-effective way for businesses to transport smaller amounts of cargo that don’t require a full truckload (FTL). Value-Added Services Look into the additional services that LTL freight carrier provides.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . The competition is fierce in each category, as so far this year we have published over 150 blog posts! 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For 2021, expect the Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight market to remain volatile due to the impact of COVID-19. Many LTL industry trends, such as capacity constraints , rising rates, and changing consumer buying patterns, will continue through 2021. Let’s look at top LTL industry trends for 2021.

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Freightos

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 9, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As one of the most shipped items through LTL shipping, consumer packaged goods (CPG) continue to set the standard for freight services offered worldwide. CPG is common to transport, but there are still conditions that need to be met by the client and their LTL providers to ensure a successful pickup and delivery.

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Freightera

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Looking for a freight company with great customer service and amazing freight rates? Sign up for free on Freightera to get freight quotes in seconds , and ship your pallets easily and stress-free. New Cross-Border LTL Freight Rate. Happy shipping! appeared first on Freightera Blog. Look no further!

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Unfortunately, the use of LTL DIM pricing is often overlooked for a simple reason; DIM pricing is usually associated with overnight shipping and parcels, not LTL, explains Satish Jindel via JOC.com. In reality, the current rates and practices in determining the shipping cost for LTL carriers are unsustainable.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

Modern logistics requires manufacturers and retailers to balance under different circumstances, including changing freight shipping rates. Learn how to do it within your budget. Freight shipping rates cycle. The customer demand highs and lows drive the nature of freight rates from season to season.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency instructs regions of the country with high smog levels to only sell fuel blends that release lower amounts of “volatile organic compounds” (VOCs) into the atmosphere when burning. What rising fuel prices mean for your small business. Here’s how: Increased shipping costs. Ship more, but less often.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2018

Full truckload shipping is generally less expensive than other over the road transportation modes. Less-than-truckload (LTL) has more stops, touch points, and risk. Remember time is money, and if your product sits in the back of an LTL van for several days, your consumers will flock to your competitors.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

This is why your inbound freight management must be smooth and foolproof. Why should you optimize your inbound freight management? How do you create a streamlined process for your inbound freight management? Your systems for inbound freight must be as seamless as possible. What is Inbound Freight?

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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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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

So, if you would love to make your wishes come true, steer clear of making freight shipping mistakes. Shipping errors or mistakes can happen. But thankfully, you can prevent them before they happen with the right information at your fingertips. This can lead to misinformation, higher rates, and waste of time.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Shippers that track carrier compliance are better able to understand the total cost of working with that carrier and may actually be paying for more carriers with lower compliance levels even when billed rates appear more competitive. This metric starts to hint at which carriers have the lowest “all-in” rates for transportation.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 25, 2019

The LTL shipping industry keeps growing, and experts estimate the $38 billion sector to expand even further. More and more shippers and small businesses have started using LTL services for their logistics needs. LTL is not only cheaper but easier too because it doesn’t involve working with freight brokers and third parties.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Learning to manage them while keeping your customers happy is key to running a successful business. When this happens, many small business owners sell unavailable items on backorder and ship them to the customer after replenishing their inventory. These perks include lower shipping costs , expedited shipping , gifts, etc.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

Consumers had come to expect options like free shipping, free return shipping, same-day delivery, and high visibility. Given the industrial exposure of LTLs, the most optimistic of analysts are preparing for a bull market. . The end of 2020 sees all-time highs in LTL stock trading. Strengthening Capacity Foresight.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Learning how to work through labor shortages keeps your business competitive and your customers satisfied. . The best way to work through this problem without the quality of your order fulfillment service taking a hit is by implementing automation technology. Warehouse Inefficiencies . Manual order processing .

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although these rules apply to diesel locomotives of all types, they are especially vital if your business relies heavily on freight shipping. A more recent regulation, issued by the International Maritime Organization in 2020, caps the greenhouse emissions of freight ships at 0.5%–2% 2% lower than its former level of 3.5%.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

With the continued growth of ecommerce and heightened consumer expectations, fast delivery options, tracking notifications, and shipping costs have become a key driver in customer satisfaction. Developing the right strategy and executing it well has numerous benefits for both you and your customers.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Future-proofing your warehouse involves incorporating modern solutions into its design and operations, enabling it to withstand future technological advances and market fluctuations. Importance of future-proofing your warehouse. Your warehouse–a key component of your supply chain–must be shielded from obsolescence at all costs.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

Imagine you need to use a carrier’s LTL shipping services. Your package is approximately about one cubic foot. Now, you would think the other larger package is going to incur the higher shipping cost. However, your current package weighs 600 pounds, and your counterpart’s package weighs 230 pounds.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

The existence of international shipping and global communication channels makes it more convenient than ever for businesses to cater to foreign markets. There’s no doubt that selling internationally has numerous advantages for your business. Expanding your business into international markets, however, can be quite challenging.

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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. Less than Truckload (LTL). If your cargo is too big to be parcel (150 lbs. If your cargo is too big to be parcel (150 lbs.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

Outsourcing fulfillment simplifies the entire process and gives you more time to focus on promoting and growing your brand. Packaging: Packaging involves protectively covering the products in preparation for shipping. Shipping: Shipping is the process of transporting the packaged customer orders to their destinations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 13, 2022

A transportation management system (TMS) is traditionally used in larger shipping operations. What’s in this article: What are the benefits of using a TMS for LTL shippers of all sizes? How can a TMS help streamline operations for small to mid-size LTL shippers? Every year when the rates change, the process needs to be repeated.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 9, 2020

If you’re shipping large cargo too big for the traditional parcel carriers, then knowing how to ship large items on eBay offers your business a brand-new opportunity for exposure and profitability in the online space. Luckily, we are here to help and guide you through everything logistics so you can ship large items on eBay.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 10, 2019

A freight broker is an organization that serves as the coordinator between the person shipping an item and the shipping carrier. Shipping freight, in particular, can be confusing – there are new terminology and important questions that the average person may not know to ask. Time, Money and Resources: Save on all Three.

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