What Is Nearshoring (And Why Should Shippers Care?)

Posted by Patrick Eversman and Jerry Ramirez on Jul 17, 2024 9:00:00 AM

International shipping is, by its very nature, risky business. So many things can disrupt a global supply chain, from sluggish port operations to geopolitical conflict to capacity shortages. Heck, even the..

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What Is Managed Transportation?

Posted by Andrew Amaro on Jul 12, 2024 9:00:00 AM

To say that freight shippers have a lot on their plates would be an understatement. The constant juggle of schedules, carriers, regulations, costs, and timelines can be overwhelming — not to mention a drain on..

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What Is the Right of First Refusal in Transportation?

Posted by Crystal Lahr on Jun 24, 2024 9:00:00 AM

As a freight shipper, you’re always running into transportation-industry-specific terms, jargon, and abbreviations. Even if you’ve been in the industry for decades, the constant barrage of lingo can be..

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Headhaul vs. Backhaul: Definitions & Their Effect on Shipping Costs

Posted by Eric Olson on Mar 8, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Line hauls and tankers and BOLs, oh my! The transportation industry has a lot of lingo. As a shipper, if trucking isn’t your first language, you might struggle to keep up in conversations with your carrier. 

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What Does Free on Board (FOB) Mean in Freight Shipping?

Posted by Mike Zarns on Mar 15, 2023 10:00:00 AM

The transportation marketplace is full of terminology, documentation and regulations. People who haven’t worked in or around the transportation industry for an extended period can sometimes feel intimidated at..

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Reasonable Dispatch Standards: What They Are and Why They’re Important

Posted by John Sewell on Dec 28, 2022 10:00:00 AM

The importance of your work is undeniable; your company’s supply chain is crucial to its success. Maintaining a healthy set of practices and a robust network of transportation partnerships is your job. And, as..

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[Video] What is a SmartWay Certification?

Posted by Josh Rivers on Oct 20, 2022 10:00:00 AM

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Double Brokering Vs. Co-Brokering: What is the difference?

Posted by Jerry Ramirez on Oct 3, 2022 10:00:00 AM

The transportation industry is full of companies that offer logistics services in different ways. There is no “best way” to do so. Both freight brokerages and asset carriers are capable of meeting the..

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[Video] What is a Flatrack Container?

Posted by ATS on Sep 23, 2022 10:00:00 AM

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[Video] What is Detention Pay?

Posted by Aaron Winter on Sep 16, 2022 10:00:00 AM

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