General Resources
Freight vs. Parcel
Sweet versus savory. Beach versus mountains. Chocolate versus, well, everything else! Life’s full of tough choices between equally great but very different things. For small and mid-sized businesses that ship on a regular basis, one of the biggest decisions comes down to this: freight versus parcel shipping. By the end of this article, you’re not…
Read MoreCold Weather Shipping Tips
Over the winter, temperature drops and road conditions put some shipments on thin ice. Staying above freezing temperatures (32°F) preserves product integrity for some goods, while others must stay within strict thermal ranges. Pharmaceuticals, perishable goods and groceries, paint, cosmetics, sanitizers, cosmetics and glue are a few examples of products that require temperature management throughout…
Read MoreYour Guide to a Positive Shipping Claims Resolution
The path to positive shipping claims resolution can be fraught with potholes and detours if you don’t have the right roadmap to success. Don’t get lost in the details without a seasoned parcel or freight shipping guide to show you the way. Take our tutorial to learn what to do each step, ensuring your journey…
Read MoreSwitching 3PL Providers: 4 Steps to Success
By any measure, transitioning to a new third-party logistics company (3PL) can be a challenging task. How can you make sure you’ve covered all the freight and parcel shipping bases? This checklist will get you started when choosing a 3PL provider . It takes you through the key points that can help you and your…
Read MoreWhy 3PLs Are Your One-Stop Shop
Have you ever watched one of those old movies from the 1950s with a scene of a car pulling into a filling station? As soon as the driver rolls up, a team springs into action — one starts pumping gas, while another checks the air in the tires. A third worker cleans the windshield, while…
Read MoreKeeping Shipping Costs Low
The bottom line. Three of the most powerful and precarious words in any business owner’s vocabulary. It’s likely one of the first things you think about when you wake up, and one of the last things you consider before going to bed. As a smart small or midsized business owner, you likely weigh every decision…
Read MoreSmall Business Shipping Solutions & Benefits of 3PL
Whether it’s LTL, FTL, or small packages, your team is counting on you to come through. It might not get the glory, but shipping is the “X factor” of your business. It’s the difference between a happy customer and a customer service call. And done right, it can push your warehouse beyond a cost center…
Read MoreHow a TMS Can Support Your Freight Shipping Strategy
By its nature, shipping freight involves plenty of moving parts. What’s the most efficient way to get your goods from point A to point B? What’s the most cost-effective option — LTL, FTL, multimodal — to choose from? How can you keep track of everything in your supply chain, along with what it’s costing you…
Read MoreYour Guide to SMB Shipping Success
While you may only ship a small but steady stream of packages most of the year, like many SMBs, you’ll likely experience times of higher volume. And if your business starts to grow, so will your freight and small package shipping needs! But what happens when your business needs more resources than you have on…
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