Today we’re talking about DIY Shipping (ie: Do It Yourself Shipping). There are a lot of online portals out there that allow companies to coordinate their own shipments. This is wonderful if you are very, very experienced shipper who understands accessorial...
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The Basics
Are You Paying Too Much For Freight?
Are you paying too much for freight? Shipping costs are a major consideration when determining the cost of doing business. Some companies can get by with parcel shipping, but most manufacturing companies and bigger industries depend on LTL freight at some point. LTL...
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Why Not to Worry About Shipping in the News
Shipping has been in the news a lot in the past couple of years. Industry verbiage like “supply chain” have become headline buzzwords. Whether it’s a cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal or updates on a trucking shortage, there is a lot on mainstream...
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The Busiest Sea Port in the World
The Busiest Sea Port in the World A common question we see in the world of shipping is “What is the busiest sea port in the world?” The size and scope of the shipping industry is hard to comprehend, which is why working with an expert is so helpful for...
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Shipping 101: Will It Fit In the Trailer? LTL vs Truckload
A common call overheard in our logistics center from small manufacturers involves how much freight will fit onto a single full truckload shipment or whether a given piece of freight will fit into an Less-than-truckload (LTL) truck. While transport trailers come in a...
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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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