Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

LTL shipments can be a perfect augment to your shipping abilities, especially when you don’t have enough freight to send a full truckload but don’t want to delay a shipment. LTL mistakes are pretty common and they can add up quickly, eroding your shipping budget. LTL is complex. Going it Alone.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Less than truckload shipping is a great and cost-effective option to move relatively small amounts of freight. However, there is a high demand for LTL capacity, and it is often higher than the supply. What are the best practices for LTL shipments? Consider freight measurements. Discuss special requirements.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This includes more than just the shipping of their beer but the many ingredients and equipment that go into making it. LOGISTICS CHALLENGES FACING THE CRAFT BEER INDUSTRY Knowing how to legally and efficiently manage their shipping networks is a crucial part of running a successful craft brewery business. beer market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Going into peak shipping season, choosing the right mode for every shipment becomes paramount. How multi-modal logistics providers can set your customers up for scale. Businesses continue to deal with inventory logjams, overwhelmed transportation networks and soaring freight rates supported with mistrusted service expectations.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

You can overcome all the difficulties of shipping odd-size packages by getting everything in place before you launch the transportation process. Oddly shaped and sized items don’t fit into a regular rectangular packaging crate, thus creating some additional challenges in preparation for shipping. How to ship oddly shaped items?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Prepare an Efficient Transportation Budget Show Submenu Resources. Creating an efficient LTL transportation budget drives business success and customer satisfaction. Learn how to build your shipping budget correctly. How to define your transportation needs. How much shipping are you going to need? .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process. What Is Freight Spend Management?

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Automating business processes like shipping can save you valuable time and money while equipping you with the necessary tools to scale. This article discusses how to automate shipping and label printing to eliminate repetitiveness in fulfillment processes and boost operational efficiency. Benefits of Automating Shipping .

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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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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. It takes more time to get shipments to consumers. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series. Full Truckload White Paper Series.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Rising costs of LTL transportation networks is nothing new. LTL rates have increased steadily since 2016, and e-commerce is driving new distribution models, reports William B. Unfortunately, the ill-prepared shipping could face stiff setbacks in budgeting and loss of capacity with partnering carriers. Cassidy of JOC.com.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2020

Customer specific pricing (CSP) is one approach that third-party logistics (3PL) brokers use in the Less-than-truckload (LTL) industry to pursue, secure, and operate LTL business. CSP refers to the negotiating and publishing of customer specific pricing programs with LTL carriers for a specific LTL shipper.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Shipping freight is often a large and crucial part of a company. Before we jump into how to reduce your transportation costs, it’s essential to understand what factors are causing them to rise. The so-called “ Amazon effect ” is alive and well as the world of e-commerce and faster shipping times grows. HIGHER DEMAND.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2021

Knowing how important it is for Clarks to get its products to the right place in the right condition and at the right time, DB Schenker developed a customized logistics program that significantly reduced the distribution and fulfillment processing time, getting end product to customers faster. A Customized Program, Made Easy.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2018

As we move into mid-October and the shipping season continues to flourish before the holiday season, many small businesses can begin to feel overwhelmed. Companies see a large increase in their annual sales during the holidays and should be prepared for a surge in online and in-store purchases made from their business every holiday season.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 15, 2022

Let us help you organize successful Father’s Day shipping! Challenges of holiday shipping. Just like any other holiday, Father’s Day requires you to be ready for proactive shipping and intensified demand for certain types of products. Besides, verify that you know how to quickly and appropriately package the items for shipping.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

How to move cross-country? Whether you need to find the best way to move freight across the country or change location and need to relocate your stuff, moving can be a smooth and positive experience with the help of modern shipping services. The more items you want to ship, the more costly the delivery gets.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Poorly optimized networks can have many undesirable outcomes, including loss of customers, runaway freight and labor costs, and siloed — rather than integrated — supply chain management. Key stakeholders should be prepared to fully share relevant data and detailed customer-expectation information. Orders, Shipments and Load Planning.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Even though the peak season in transportation recently ended, it’s never too early to start preparing for the next one. What actions should companies take now to start preparing? How can technology help in the preparation process? What did we learn from the 2018 peak season that we can apply in our planning for 2019?

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Freightera

MARCH 15, 2022

There are the standard, frequently shipped items such as crated engines, palletized stacks of boxes containing dry food or electronics. It’s not that anybody would outright refuse to ship such items, but they do require special care and attention. Below, we’re going to focus on the specific requirements when shipping hay.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2018

It doesn’t matter if you are a manufacturer, retailer, or just moving across the country, furniture shipping can be a burden. Whether you’re moving to another part of the country or shipping items to your loved ones, safe and convenient shipping is what you expect from a shipping service. PICKING THE RIGHT CARRIER.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

LTL shipping is an inexpensive way to move goods, and it can be an excellent logistics solution for companies that are looking to save money on their shipments. It is important to carefully plan out all of the components of a shipment, especially when you are trying to avoid unwanted shipping costs.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 18, 2019

Shipment security is an important aspect of the shipping process. When shipping LTL, the role of LTL freight packaging becomes even more important. How to prepare an LTL shipment? Usually, carriers and companies encourage shippers to palletize their freight.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2017

Freight classification changes are part of the growing shipping industry, and the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has again enacted changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), which took effect August 5, 2017. What Freight Classification Changes Did the NMFTA Make?

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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. Learning about the most effective advertisement channels and how to leverage them will save you the time and effort that would otherwise have gone into fruitless campaigns.

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Freightera

JANUARY 12, 2022

The first steps are always the hardest and it’s no different with freight shipping. That’s why we’ve prepared a cheat sheet for all the newcomers out there that are just getting into shipping freight. First, the quoting process. As far as cheat sheets go, this is as concise as we can make it.

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Freightera

MAY 31, 2022

If You’re Looking to Ship FTL Freight You’ll Want to Check Out These 5 Tips for a Good Experience. You’re shipping freight and you’re not sure if you need a whole truck, less than truckload, or a whole smaller truck? In this article, we will run down a list of useful tips for shipping full truckloads worth of cargo.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Preparing for an impact. The packaging solution company had no time frame of how long they could be down. The packaging solution company had no time frame of how long they could be down. The packaging solution company had no time frame of how long they could be down, since the impact from the storm lie ahead.

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CLX Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2022

Supply chain delays and disruptions are a severe problem considering how deeply globalized and intertwined modern shipping networks tend to be. Currently, experts disagree on how long supply chain issues will impact the economy. How Long Will Supply Chain Issues Last? It’s unknown how long supply chain issues will last.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Carriers are also building tractor-to-trailer ratios in preparation of this expected crunch.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The e-commerce surge tightened truckload, LTL , and small parcel capacity, delaying deliveries, and driving up rates. That trend also plays into an extended peak shipping season and ongoing tightened capacity in all modes. Consumer Spending Shifts Will Continue To Impact The Truckload Freight Market.

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Freightera

JUNE 8, 2022

Streamline Your Oversized, Undersized, and Container Cargo Shipping Processes by Following These 6 Tips. Any type of shipment that isn’t full truckload (FTL) or less than truckload (LTL) is outside the industry norm. We realize that those outside-the-norm shipment types are difficult for you to get information on in one place.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

For shippers, the pattern will emerge to drive higher LTL fuel surcharges, as well as a host of other accessorial charges that relate to the impact of added fuel costs. Unfortunately, the polarizing effect of politics is extending to LTL fuel surcharges as companies prepare for a possible change in control of Congress.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. If shippers charge to ship parcel, customers will simply go to Amazon. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As a result, capacity remains tight, and freight rates continue to increase. With logistics experts estimating that high freight rates will rema­­in through 2022, maybe even 2023, now is not the time to stress over transportation costs. FREIGHT MARKET OUTLOOK. Freight rates have jumped 26.6 Freight rates have jumped 26.6

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United World Transporation

AUGUST 8, 2019

How much will produce seasonality affect rates? During a time of ample produce supply, capacity can struggle to meet shipping demands. DAT, an industry leader is trend reporting publishes a North American Freight Index , and the latest report notes that spot market freight volume typically rises about 30% in the spring.

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