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What Documents Are Required for International Shipping in 2024?

What documents do you need to execute an international shipment efficiently? Learn about what you may need to have for your international shipping ...

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Truckload Transportation Industry Forecast 2024

From record highs in 2021, domestic truckload freight rates continued their downward trajectory, with spot rates bottoming out this ...

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The 11 Most Common Trailer Types Used in the Trucking Industry in 2024

There are a lot of different trailer types used to move freight in the shipping industry and which is best for your business? In this article, we'll ...

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How to Make Handling Requests to a Freight Carrier

In the trucking industry, there are very few loads that don’t have some degree of special requests. As the shipper, you may be able to save ...

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Why Does Freight Get Rejected Upon Delivery? (And Tips for Avoiding Rejected Cargo)

There are valid reasons why freight can’t be accepted, and there are even more reasons why freight may need additional time before acceptance. ...

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What Drives the Price of Freight Shipping?

Why does the price for shipping vary from day to day? Or even between carriers? See what factors influence the price of shipping, and how you can get ...

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How Long Weekends Impact Freight Shipping

The price of shipping varies based on several variables: holidays, the amount and type of freight, the origin and destination, additional driver ...

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Protect Your Freight with Cargo Insurance: How Much You Need and How to Get More

If freight is damaged for any reason, whether the damage is minor bumps and bruises to a few units, spoilage of perishable items or ...

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What Happens to the Trucking Industry During a Government Shutdown?

The looming threat of a federal government shutdown seems like a frequent media topic these days. Government employees leave work one day and ...

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What Is Ship Chartering? (How and When to Use International Vessel Charters)

Overseas shipping is a complex operation that requires multiple forms of transportation: typically at least one mode to get to the shipping port, ...

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The Trucking Industry in July 2023: What you should know

July is a busy time in the trucking industry. From open deck trailers to reefers, many trailer types are in high demand and the price of your ...

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