All-risk shippers protection provides comprehensive coverage for the shipment of goods, from the point of origin to the final destination. It offers protection against loss or damage due to a wide range of perils, including theft, damage in transit, natural disasters,...
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Freight Costs
How a Manufacturing Company Can Save on Shipping
Save on Manufacturing Company Shipping Costs If you are a manufacturing company, you likely spend a significant portion of your budget on shipping costs. If you are a manufacturing company looking to save on shipping costs, there are a few different approaches you can...
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Two Key Principles to Reduce Your Logistics Spend
While the world of logistics is broad and all encompassing; much of it is focused on how to reduce your logistics spend. An understanding of these key principles incorporated into your S&OP planning will help you holistically “right-size” your logistics spend in...
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Expedited Shipping: A Primer
Expedited shipping is a method that’s faster than standard shipping. Usually, expedited loads don’t stop anywhere between the pickup and delivery locations, so the transit time is shorter. It’s important to note that it applies to both air and ground shipments. ...
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LTL Shipping: The Basics
Less than truckload shipping, or “LTL” in industry slang, is a cost-effective alternative for smaller shipments that won’t completely fill a truck. LTL shipping companies operate local fleets for pickup and delivery which are connected via hub-and-spoke...
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Understanding Capacity Shipment Surcharge in LTL Shipping
Understanding Capacity Shipment Surcharge in LTL Shipping A capacity shipment surcharge on an LTL shipment almost always come as a “surprise” charge on a freight bill, or worse a second bill sometime later. But, by understanding capacity shipment...
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