If you've ever received an itemized quote from your transportation provider, you've probably come across a few surcharges you've never heard of. Like any trade, there are a lot of industry-specific terms..
What You Need to Know About Seasonal Load Restrictions This Spring
Posted by Leah Kuechle on Feb 4, 2021 9:30:00 AM
As someone who's responsible for shipping and logistics, you know plenty of factors can impact your ability to transport goods from point A to point B. For example, you know that, during the treacherous..
Breakbulk Shipping: How It Works and How It’s Changing
Posted by Jay Thomassen on Jan 8, 2021 9:15:00 AM
As a shipper, you know not every item you ship will fit neatly inside a container. And that’s why there’s bulk shipping, which is the process of transporting large quantities of loose goods directly onto a..
How the Truck Driver Shortage Is Impacting Shipping Capacity
Posted by Ben Delong on Jan 5, 2021 9:59:53 AM
Without truck drivers, your supply chain — and everyone else’s — would come to a screeching halt. Not only are they a critical component in moving shipments from one point to the next, but their expertise..
What's Affecting Shipping Capacity and Rates This Unusual Retail Peak Season?
Posted by Ben Spurgin on Nov 18, 2020 9:35:00 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the transportation industry in various ways over the past nine months, forcing shippers and carriers into some challenging scenarios. And as we enter retail peak season,..