Resources & Insights
How Much Does a 3PL Cost? A Comprehensive Guide
Types of Freight Brokers: A Complete Comparison Guide for Shippers
Heavy Haul Shipping Rates: The True Cost of Heavy Equipment Hauling
Compared to traditional freight, heavy equipment transport comes with greater risk, stricter regulations, and a steeper price tag.
What Shippers Should Know About Back-to-School Freight Season
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
What is a Conestoga Trailer?
What Is Nearshoring? Definition, Benefits, and Supply Chain Advantages
Key Takeaways
- Nearshoring definition: Moving production closer to the consumer market to reduce risks and costs.
- Why it matters: Improves supply chain resiliency, lowers transit times, and reduces shipping expenses.
- Industries adopting nearshoring: Automotive, aerospace, retail, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
- Primary benefits: Efficiency, profitability, and adaptability in a volatile global marketplace.
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 weather can set a supply chain off its course, careening toward disaster!
4 Dedicated Shipping Myths, Debunked
- What is dedicated shipping, anyway?
- Myth #1: Dedicated shipping means managing a private fleet
- Myth #2: Dedicated transportation is always more expensive than OTR
- Myth #3: Signing a dedicated contract means losing control over your supply chain
- Myth #4: If the market changes, you might be stuck paying an above-market rate
Rumor has it that more shippers are interested in dedicated transportation service than ever before.
5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Import/Export Cargo Strategy
What Does Dedicated Transportation Cost?
For high-volume shippers constantly moving critical freight, juggling multiple active transportation providers at once can be as stressful as it is inefficient.
What Is Nearshoring? Definition, Benefits, and Supply Chain Advantages
Key Takeaways
- Nearshoring definition: Moving production closer to the consumer market to reduce risks and costs.
- Why it matters: Improves supply chain resiliency, lowers transit times, and reduces shipping..
What Does Dedicated Transportation Cost?
For high-volume shippers constantly moving critical freight, juggling multiple active transportation providers at once can be as stressful as it is inefficient.
