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The History of eCommerce: From the 1960s to the 2020s

Ship Monk

An invention of particular note was and continues to be eCommerce, or the selling and buying of goods and services online. We’re not laundry experts, but we do know a thing or two about eCommerce. In 1969, the military developed ARPANET to ensure that critical lines of communication would be maintained in the event of a nuclear attack.

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Questions on Flatbed Shipping

Trinity Logistics

Common industries that use flatbed shipping are: o Housing, o Construction, o Renewable energy, o Agricultural, o Warehousing, o Manufacturing, o Mining and drilling, o Military, o Automotive, o and landscaping. FLATBED SHIPPING TIPS. Most often, flatbed trailers are used to carry oversize or unusual-shaped freight. Know your cargo.

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Palletization: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

Safety tips when palletizing. 6 Palletizing Safety Tips. This eCommerce explosion also drives the growth in demand. The military pioneered the use of both. 40 x 48-inch (Military, cement). 6 Palletizing Safety Tips. Palletization methods and configurations. Palletization FAQs. Let’s dive in!