Parcel vs Freight: What To Know When Adding LTL and FTL to Your Small Package Shipping

As a parcel shipper, did you know that you can sometimes save money and increase operational efficiency by moving your shipments by freight? You can! Freight provides many options for larger products or shipments that can be bundled together on pallets. But knowing exactly when to leverage parcel vs freight can sometimes be difficult.

Worldwide Express is here to help! Below, we have included a variety of tools and resources that will help you understand freight basics, when to choose full truckload (FTL) vs less than truckload (LTL) and how to save money while utilizing freight shipping. If you need further assistance, reach out for help!

Freight Basics

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Basic Freight Shipping Definitions

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Choosing Between LTL and FTL Shipping

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Cost Savings

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Freight Class

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Freight Classification Demystified

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Freight Density Calculator for LTL Shipping

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