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What is Power Only Trucking?
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Ground Freight
When people see a loaded truck on the highway, most of them don’t realize the two halves of the truck—the load-carrying trailer and the tractor pulling it—could be owned by…
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What is Freight Management?
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
The supply chain has moved from a back office function to a boardroom-level consideration in most organizations. Optimizing the transportation of goods is a complicated, yet essential problem to solve…
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All About Multimodal Transport and Shipping
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Ground Freight, Ocean Freight
There are four main shipping modes employed: air, ground, sea, and rail. Each poses unique benefits and limitations that make it suitable for different transportation and shipping applications. Some freight…
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Tips on How to Clear Customs Quickly and Efficiently
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
1. Concentrate on that which can be checked. Not every step of the process will be controllable. Focus on those things you can control. 2. Have someone available 24/7 to…
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International Shipments – Total Process
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Ocean Freight, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Management
Several parties are involved in international shipment. But the main decision requiring active involvement of all parties is shipments. There are two major terms of shipment widely used round the…
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Hazardous Material Shipping
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
The shipment of hazardous materials is a serious concern for the health and safety of living beings and the environment. These hazardous materials can be in the form of a…
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Ocean Freight Shipping
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Ocean Freight, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Management
Ocean freight shipping plays a major role in the shipment of goods between countries and continents. It offers a cost-effective transportation solution. One should choose ocean freight shipping when the…
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Railway Shipping Info
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Ground Freight, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Management
Railway shipping is a multi-million dollar industry in the U.S. and is highly acclaimed due to its on-time deliveries. Railway shipping uses rail carriages that load tons of goods and…
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LTL Shipments for Beginners
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
The term LTL stands for “less than a truck load. As the name implies, LTL shipments address a serious industry need. With growing cross-border business and increased dependency on transportation…
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How to Maintain Efficient Handling for the Shipping Process
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Management
For efficient handling of shipped items, carriers use special equipment to avoid breakage and to handle items that are too heavy to move manually. Special material handling equipment is used…
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How to Manage Shipping Logistics
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Management
There is a growing need to manage shipping logistics. With increased competition in the field of shipping, shipping logistics management grew to become essential. Shipping logistics management involves resource planning,…
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Performance Evaluation of LTL
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
Monitoring and evaluating your LTL logistics service provider’s performance on a regular basis is important for business success if your business is termed SME. Remember LTL service providers do not…
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Introduction to Logistics
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
Logistics is a key component of the modern economy. It was also a key element in 20th century warfare; however, it was not adequately documented or understood. The term “logistics”…
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Increase LTL Efficiency
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
Are you efficient at less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping? If yes, how much? You can reduce your freight costs and interval right from your own docks. The following are ten tips to…
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How to Choose Your Shipping Carrier
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Management
When you buy an item on the Internet or brick and mortar store and you need it shipped, you need a carrier. Carriers ship items via different methods including rail,…
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How to Protect Items during Shipping
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
Protecting the items being shipped is the most important consideration of a shipping operation. People do not want to pay for shipping and wait out the shipping time only to…
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Tips to Select Your Logistics Service Provider
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
Selecting a logistics service provider is critical for every business. This job is more critical when full container loads are not an option and the business has to ship LCL…
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How to Maintain Logistics Services
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
Logistics involves many processes starting with purchasing, from raw materials to supplementary materials needed, tools used in the production process, and delivery of the product to customers. All purchases needed…
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How to Get Into The Logistics Industry
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Management
Business and industrial companies are getting more interested in the logistics industry due to the rapid growth and amazing results the logistics industry achieves in different business sectors. The logistics…
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How to Manage Shipping Risks
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
All businesses have risks. The shipping industry is no exception and there are several factors that should be taken into consideration. Safety, problem resolution, timely delivery, accurate delivery, lost merchandise,…
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LTL Shipments – The Consideration
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information, Ground Freight
When a number of goods must be transfered from one place to another, or when a shipment is less than a truck load, LTL may be considered the best option.…
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Choosing a Logistic Service Provider
Category: Contract Logistics, Freight Information
Choosing and selecting the right service provider is very crucial for every successful business involved with export and import trading. Imagine a European retailer receiving all supplies from the Far…
