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Why you should consider all-risk shippers protection
All-risk shippers protection provides comprehensive coverage for the shipment of goods. Customodal can help with this process.
The Differences Between International Air Versus Ocean Freight
When it comes to international shipping, two of the most common modes of transportation are air and ocean. Customodal's professional team is well-versed in both and can help your business successfully navigate the shipping process. Here is an overview of the differences between the two: Speed: Air freight is typically faster than ocean freight, with delivery times ranging from a few days to a week, whereas ocean freight can take anywhere from two weeks to a few months, depending on the...
Why to Control Your Own Freight When Importing Raw Materials
It’s important to control your own freight when importing raw materials. Customodal’s professional team can help your business with this process.
Meet Logistics Coordinator Scott Plechaty
Meet Scott Plechaty Logistics Coordinator Scott brings to his role 29 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket division doing warehousing, delivery, cataloging, special ordering and customer service, along with 5 years in the heavy duty trucks division, doing sales warehousing and purchasing. "I have been involved in the shipping aspect for many years and now I am looking forward to learning the Customodal side of shipping," he said. In his free time, Scott enjoys the outdoors...
What to Do When Your Freight Claim is Denied
Was your freight claim denied? Damage happens and dealing with the ramifications can be frustrating. When there is damage, it is the claimant's job to prove that the carrier violated the agreement to deliver undamaged freight. (The carrier does not have to prove "they didn't do it.") The claimant has to make the case the carrier is responsible under the rules as written in the Bill of Lading (contract). Filing a claim on the carrier requires understanding and complying with the terms outlined...
Working With Customodal: A Testimonial
A New Partnership & Shipping to Canada Based in Weston, Wisconsin, "From The Forest" makes sustainable floor and wall coverings, engineered hardwood products, and other eco-conscious wood-based materials. This past year, Customodal has worked with From The Forest to overcome several logistics challenges and help export product direct-to-consumer to Canada for the first time. Having worked with From The Forest sporadically for a few years, Customodal was able to assist in a more robust...