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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Fuel costs: Last-mile fuel costs require careful management as they make up 25% of a truck’s operational costs over volatile price fluctuations. Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2. Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2. Read also: Tackling Vehicle Idling in Last-Mile Logistics 4.

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Bill of Lading Types: How to Avoid the Detention and Demurrage Due to Documentation

MTS Logistics

In shipping, documentation, freight insurance, terminal problems, and trucking shortages are just a few of the problems we face today. But the biggest issue to address in the documentation category is the bill of lading (BL). Express release is the fastest and most convenient method industry wide.

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How to Ship: Oversized Cargo, Containers, and Parcels

Freightera

Any type of shipment that isn’t full truckload (FTL) or less than truckload (LTL) is outside the industry norm. Everything seems to be boxed in its own category. . In short, anything that doesn’t fit within a standard 53’ dry van is considered oversized and requires specialized trucks. Parcels are tame. Happy shipping!

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How to Reduce Product Damage During Shipping

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. The problem is so pervasive that it has spawned an industry of consultants, software and tracking technology. Trucking Logistics. Pallet Packing and Construction.

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How to choose the right LTL carrier for your shipping needs

Freightera

You could sort these factors into two rough categories. That means that the carrier will pick up your shipment and wait until they have enough cargo for the destination terminal before a truck is on the move. The globe icon represents the carrier’s impact on reducing emissions compared to the industry standard. Shipping mode.

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Pallet Jack Wheels: How to Choose the Right Ones

Conger

If you’re wondering how to choose the right pallet jack wheels, you’re in the right place. How much pallet jack wheels cost. How to Choose the Right Pallet Jack Wheels. How Much Do Pallet Jack Wheels Cost? Ideal for industrial plants, like factories and manufacturing where oil, water, and debris are common.

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How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]

Conger

Chapter 4: How to Pass Your Forklift Certification Test With Flying Colors. How to Decide If the ‘Operator’s Life’ Is Right for You. Chapter 6: How to Get a Job as a Forklift Driver. Part I: How to Get a Forklift License. How to construct, transport, stack, and unstack loads. Certification by your employer.

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