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The Pros and Cons of Shipping Freight Using a Small Trucking Company

As a logistics professional, you have a ton of different providers, of all sizes, to choose from. That’s why building out a robust ...

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

When “FOB” appears on your shipping documents, you need to understand what it means; if you don’t, and something goes wrong, you may be left ...

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What is a Food-Grade Trailer?

Food-grade trailers are important for maintaining your product’s quality during transit. That said, food-grade trailers are also necessary for ...

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The Trucking Industry in April 2023: What you should know

April is a great month for freight movement. Refrigerated transport picks back up, open-deck shipments move with increased frequency in all portions ...

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Container Demurrage vs. Container Detention: What’s the Difference?

Sometimes, the terms “demurrage” and “detention” get confused, leaving shippers (like you) questioning what each actually ...

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5 Things to Understand When Making Pickup Arrangements For Your Port Freight

Unfortunately, since picking up freight from a port is a unique exercise, some companies struggle to arrange their pickups. In turn, these ...

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Why Do Contract Freight Rates Change? (2 Reasons Your Rate May Need Adjustment)

When the transportation marketplace is especially volatile — as it has been in recent history — pre-existing contract rates lose their efficacy ...

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What is a Liner Service in International Shipping?

 International liner services are a vital piece of many international supply chains, connecting companies in one country with consumers and ...

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