Freight Resources
Freight Packaging Guidelines
What does a perfect freight shipment look like, exactly? Sure, every shipment is unique. But, hazardous materials aside, freight packaging best practices and materials remain largely the same regardless of what’s in your boxes, bins or crates, or stacked on your pallets. Learn how to package your freight like a pro Our e-guide offers the…
Read MoreHow Volume LTL and Partial Truckload Compare
Just when you think you have freight shipping options all figured out, here are two more to add to the mix: volume less-than-truckload (LTL) and partial truckload. Knowing about these two services and the difference between them can help you choose between time-efficiency and cost-effectiveness for your “in-between” shipments. Those are the shipments that are…
Read MoreAir Freight Explained | About Air Freight Forwarding
With air freight shipping, the clock is always ticking. Shippers look to cargo planes almost exclusively when they’re in a rush. However, moving too fast and missing some critical details often results in extra fees or worse – a delayed shipment. Take a look at our air freight tips to learn more about getting orders…
Read More2021 LTL Shipping State of Industry
Between COVID-19, a surge in e-commerce and soaring demand creating carrier bottlenecks, everyone had to manage tough shipping logistics in 2020. While it would be great to have a clean slate in 2021, much of what led us here drives next year’s challenges. Thankfully, you’ll be one year wiser. It’s a perfect time for small…
Read More2020 FTL Trends That Influenced 2021 Logistics
The full truckload (FTL) market typically shows consistent peaks and valleys throughout the year. But the ups and downs of 2020 have carriers, shippers and consignees spinning. Most shippers don’t have the luxury of keeping up with the daily fluctuations in carrier volume, rates and global news impacting the costs and effectiveness of their respective…
Read MoreTechnology Driving the Freight Shipping Industry
As supply chains and logistics become more and more complicated, technological advancements are staying a few steps ahead. Robots, drones, inventory forecasting, data connectivity and more. These are changes that can put you in a more competitive position in your industry. See what recent advancements have been made in the freight shipping industry and get…
Read MoreProtect From Freeze & Temperature-Controlled Shipping
Fall is here, which means leaves are changing color, everything is getting pumpkin spiced, and the air is getting crisper. That crispness will soon turn to coldness in much of the country, however. As we move into the chillier seasons of the year, it’s definitely worth taking some time to consider your temperature-controlled shipping strategy…
Read MoreInternational Shipping Tips
Expanding your business to new countries and continents can be a wellspring full of new markets to grow your customer base and build your brand. However, if you’re new to international shipping, there are operational and logistic challenges – additional layers of complexity compared to domestic shipping – that come with these unfamiliar waters. To…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Common Accessorial Fees & Charges
Think about the last time you sent a freight shipment. You no doubt factored in the basics — class, capacity, weight, density and the like. You probably took appropriate measures to ensure your freight had the proper packaging. You might’ve even pulled special permits and budgeted for unavoidable fuel surcharges. But did you account for freight…
Read MoreFreight Carrier Liability
Liability versus insurance. In the shipping world, it’s a big matchup. It’s also an area of major confusion for many small and mid-sized businesses. Unfortunately, if your business ships often enough, damage will occur at some point. And when that happens, not knowing the basic differences between the two can be extremely costly and time-consuming.…
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