How Port Closures Impact Domestic & International Shipping
In our decades of service to shippers like you, we've seen how the transportation industry has successfully navigated uncertainty and ...
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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 ...7 min read
Draying a Container to Its Final Destination vs. Stripping It at a Warehouse First
Companies that receive container-bound inventories through a port typically have two options for handling the next segment of this ...5 min. read
Truckload Transportation Industry Forecast 2024
From record highs in 2021, domestic truckload freight rates continued their downward trajectory, with spot rates bottoming out this ...9 min. read
Top 8 Global Freight Forwarders in 2024 (and How to Choose a Provider)
All told, there are hundreds of competent freight forwarders currently in operation. Though most of these companies have the resources, ...7 min. read
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 ...4 min. read
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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When Freight Shipping Goes Wrong: How to Avoid and Address Problems
All industries are susceptible to changes, delays, opportunities and problems. The transportation industry is no different. Sometimes you’ll ...
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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 ...5 min. read
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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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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[Video] How to Prepare for Shipping During Hurricane Season
Are you ready for hurricane season? Now is the time to prepare so you aren't worrying about shipments when you should be worrying about getting ...
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