Why Use an Expert 3PL for LTL Freight Shipping?

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Peanut butter and jelly. Peas and carrots. Cookies and cream. Chocolate and … just about everything, really. The perfect pairing always seems to make things better. That axiom goes far beyond the world of food, and definitely applies to your business shipping operations. When you’re looking to take your less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping to the next…

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Freight FAQ: Learn the Freight Basics

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As a shipper, you know one thing for certain: business shipping can sometimes be complicated. You probably have a lot of questions about the logistics of moving your products from your warehouse to their final destination. And honestly, no one can blame you. We’re here to simplify the process for you. When you work with…

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My Freight Got Reclassified. What Do I Do Now?

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It can happen to the best of us: a freight carrier says your shipment has been reclassified and will have an additional accessorial fee tacked onto it. But what does freight reclassification mean, and why does it happen? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re in luck! We’ve created a Freight Reclassification Guide to…

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How a 3PL Can Simplify Your Blind Shipping Strategy

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Do you have concerns about sending blind shipments and the impact this method of shipping can potentially have on your business? You aren’t alone. Many businesses that rely on blind shipping find themselves struggling to keep the addresses of both shippers and consignees/recipients completely confidential. After all, if this information was easily accessible, what would…

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How We Select Freight Shipping Carriers

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Handing over products to freight shipping carriers can sometimes make you feel like a parent putting their child on the school bus for the first time. After all, you are relying on someone else to deliver something that’s important to you. We totally get it. At Worldwide Express (WWEX), we have a vetted network of…

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Freight Claims: Understand 4 Types & Ensure You’re Covered

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Whether you are an experienced shipper or a newcomer to the freight shipping game, you know that freight claims are just part of business. They aren’t necessarily things you like to think about. After all, shipping claims are submitted only when your shipment has been damaged or lost on its way to its destination. However,…

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Benefits of FTL Freight Shipping

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If you’re a small to medium-sized business (SMB) that relies on shipping, you may have your parcel and less-than-truckload (LTL) game in full swing. It’s likely this approach has worked and will remain an essential part of your operations. But as your business — and perhaps the size of your shipments — continues to expand,…

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Freight Shipping Rates: NMFC Codes vs Density Pricing

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We all want the best bang for our freight shipping buck, don’t we? Time and budgets are never unlimited, and getting quick and competitive pricing on each of your business’ freight shipments is likely very important to you. Some of the most commonly asked questions we get about freight shipping pricing revolve around calculating freight…

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How To Correctly Fill Out a Hazmat Bill of Lading

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Shipping hazardous materials, or “hazmat shipping” as it’s commonly known, requires keen attention to detail — and a bit of detective work. The name alone tells you how important it is. Packaging it correctly, handling it with care, being exact with quantities and getting the right classification for shipping it using less-than-truckload (LTL) services —…

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2022 Freight Shipping: Top 7 Trends & Tips

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Congratulations, you’ve made it through 2021 — another tough year in freight shipping. In the last few years, you’ve faced disruptions never seen before, mostly due to COVID-19 and its ripple effects. While great for some businesses, the rise in consumer spending caused shipping issues across the country, and beyond . Well, sorry to say,…

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