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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Everything You Need to Know to Transport Freight Into and Out of a Port
In a global world, there will always be demand for goods from overseas. No matter the commodity, all freight traveling via marine vessel has one ...
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September 2023 Trucking Industry Update
September will be an interesting month in the transportation industry as dry van and open-deck capacities shift around our nation.29:01
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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10 Busiest U.S. Ports in 2023 (and How to Choose One)
This article lists the 10 busiest seaports in the U.S. according to the twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) volumes they reported in 2022.8 min. read
What Are Incoterms?
International commercial (Inco) terms are an essential piece of international trade as they set the terms of each transaction. It's important ...1:28
What is Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro/Ro) Shipping?
Using a roll-on/roll-off marine vessel has become an increasingly common tactic for companies with freight to ship around the world.1:29
May Trucking Industry Market Update: What Shippers Should Keep in Mind This Year
As May ramps up, the transportation marketplace continues to change. This is seen most prevalently in the southern U.S. where produce markets ...34:57
Container Detention and Container Demurage: What Are They?
When it comes to shipping containerized goods, you'll want to be aware of two specific fees: container/chassis demurrage and container/chassis ...1:42
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