Hazardous materials are just that – hazardous. However, the goods are not only hazardous during their useful lifecycle. They are […]
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Best Practices of Shipping Hazardous Materials
Shipping hazardous materials can be both risky and rewarding. However, making a successful transport of hazardous material is difficult if […]
Selecting a Shipping Pallet Based on Price
Pallets can get expensive – we understand. You have to use them on all your shipment units and take care […]
Top 3 Benefits of Using Plastic Pallets for Your Shipments
We went over an essential guide to plastic pallets in a prior article, but many people are skeptical as to […]
New ELD Mandate Requires All Truckers to Keep Electronic Data Books
The age-old days of keeping hours, driving records and miles, and pickups and deliveries on a paper workbook are over. […]
Difference Between Standard vs. Customer Routed Shipments
Deciding who controls a shipment at what stage in the shipping process can get a bit tricky if you don’t understand the primary differences between standard vs. customer routed shipments.
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VGM – No It’s Not a Contagious Disease – It’s a Shipping Term
Since July 2016, all shippers are required to record the VGM, or Verified Gross Mass of their shipments and report […]
Contracts with Freight Forwarders: Pros and Cons
Nothing is quite as irritating as subjecting yourself to the volatility of rates in the transportation market when they are […]
When Spot Rates Drop Below Your Contract Rates
Contracts are meant to protect you from the potential harm caused by the volatility of rates… right? It’s often the […]
The Need for Young Grads in Logistics
At this point in time, the logistics industry is larger than it has ever been in history. The public demands […]
Reasons to Major in Logistics in College
Schools these days offer so many degrees, minors, emphases that it’s hard to decide which major is right for you. […]
The Importance of Blocking and Bracing Your Cargo
Getting your cargo onto a shipping container often feels like the last “concern” you should have in the shipping process. […]
Top 6 Differences Between International Marketing and Global Marketing
International marketing and global marketing are often used interchangeably as if the two terms are synonymous. However, they actually describe […]
Importance of TSA Known vs. Unknown Shippers
Since the unfolding of the tragic events of 9/11, the Department of Homeland Security has created regulations to maintain safety […]
FPPI: Definition, Importance, and Responsibilities
Looking at export terminology can sometimes feel like your staring at a bowl of alphabet soup. We get that, and […]