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What Does an International Freight Forwarder Do?

As a shipper looking to move freight to another country, it’s ok if this process leaves you feeling overwhelmed. International transportation is an intricate undertaking and with so much at stake, your hesitancy is likely warranted. 

What Is a Flat Rack Container?


Not every piece of cargo fits neatly inside a standard shipping container. When freight is too wide, too tall, or shaped in a way that makes traditional container loading impractical, shippers often turn to a different type of equipment altogether: the flat rack container.

[Video] What Documents are Required For International Shipping?

Posted by Carl Verdon on Feb 11, 2022 10:46:26 AM

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The Pros & Cons of Using a Freight Forwarder (+ How to Choose Yours)

Posted by Carl Verdon on Dec 13, 2021 10:00:00 AM

There are 195 countries in the world. The majority of these nations have different governmental structures, values and cultural histories. 194 of these countries are foreign to you. 

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What Does an International Freight Forwarder Do?

Posted by Carl Verdon on Dec 1, 2021 10:00:00 AM

As a shipper looking to move freight to another country, it’s ok if this process leaves you feeling overwhelmed. International transportation is an intricate undertaking and with so much at stake, your..

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[Video] Shipping Freight To and From Mexico: What You Should Know

Posted by Jerry Ramirez on Oct 19, 2021 10:23:54 AM

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[Video] What Are Bonded Shipments?

Posted by Jerry Ramirez on Oct 12, 2021 10:17:54 AM

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[Video] Shipping Freight To and From Canada: What you should know

Posted by Jerry Ramirez on Sep 30, 2021 10:01:00 AM

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How To Ship Freight Across The U.S.-Canada Border Successfully

Posted by Jerry Ramirez on Jun 21, 2021 10:00:00 AM

The great white north is home to just over 318 billion trees, 39 million Canadian citizens and 25,000 mid to large-sized businesses. 

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How Port Service Charges Impact the Cost of Freight Shipping

Posted by Sean Glenz on Jun 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM

You’ve routed your shipment through a U.S. port before and know that doing so provides its own set of unique fees and challenges. The services provided to your shipment at the port can become expensive and you..

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Why Should Your International Freight Forwarder Be Part of a Forwarder Network? [And Which Networks Matter]

Posted by Eric Foerster on Jun 1, 2021 9:30:00 AM

If you have global shipping needs or desires, it’s important to align yourself with an international freight forwarder that can meet those needs. If you want to ship to or from Europe, you’d better hope your..

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What Is a Flat Rack Container?

Posted by Andrew Pearson on May 25, 2021 8:22:00 AM

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