What Is Nearshoring (And Why Should Shippers Care?)
Posted by Patrick Eversman and Jerry Ramirez on May 19, 2025 3:05:00 PM
- Nearshoring definition: What it is and why it’s trending
- The types of companies nearshoring
- Nearshoring benefits: Why choose nearshoring
International shipping is, by its very nature, risky business. So..
What is Freeze Protection in Shipping?
Posted by Lindsey Benoit on Oct 11, 2024 2:00:00 PM
If you live in an area with cold winters, you undoubtedly know a thing or two about protecting yourself and your property from those seriously frigid temperatures.
What Is Managed Transportation?
Posted by Andrew Amaro on Jul 12, 2024 9:00:00 AM
- Managed transportation definition
- What makes managed transportation different
- How managed transportation works
- The shipper benefits of managed transportation
To say that freight shippers have a lot on their..
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..
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..
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..
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..