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A Complete Guide to Shipping Hazardous Materials

Blue Grace Logistics

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics BlogĀ® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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LastMile Dialogues: Maximizing unit economics to unlock last mile efficiencies

Locus

It was a action-packed day on the 8th Februrary, as it was the successful hosting of yet another session of the LastMile Dialogues: A series of roundtables where industry leaders of the last mile come together to share their views on key and discuss to develop their last mile capabilities for real-world growth. billion in 2020.

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Slow and Terrible Deliveries Can Tank Your Business: Hereā€™s An Order Fulfillment Solution to Nip that Risk in the Bud

GlobalTranz

So, letā€™s get some quick definitions and understanding down of the three chief methods that youā€™re looking at for an order fulfillment solution: Drop-shipping. Then, your order fulfillment solution will pack all the products and ship them to your buyer. A Simple Breakdown of the Big 3. 3PL fulfillment. Self-fulfillment.

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The Best Gift Ideas for Truck Drivers

GlobalTranz

Getting a trucker a shower caddy isnā€™t the most glamorous gift you can buy, but it is definitely a practical present for a driver who spends days on the road. It gives them the ability to pack options they like and eat healthier, while saving time. Shower Caddy. Portable Mini Refrigerator. Tie Blanket.

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6 Future Transportation Technologies That Will Change Transportation (and the Trucking Industry) Forever

GlobalTranz

Although we’ve become accustomed to long international flights, jam-packed public transportation and diesel trucks that only get 20 mpg, the future of transportation promises to change all of that and much more ā€” and it’s closer than many people realize. Smart Cars Many consumers already own smart vehicles.

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What Is Full Truckload Shipping & How It Differs From Other Over-The-Road Modes?

GlobalTranz

Different definitions may exist, depending on the carrier used and type of the shipment, including the following: Dry Van. Full truckload comes with a few challenges, including the need to better pack merchandise, accept rigid delivery and shipping schedules, problems procuring full truckload availability and higher-than-other-mode rates.