There are several different types of charges associated with international shipping. Unfortunately, you have probably grown accustomed to seeing something […]
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What is a Zone Rate?
Freight rates can get pretty complicated. If you’ve ever looked at your freight bills, you’ve probably noticed a pretty high […]
Are You Aware of Peak Season Surcharges?
We all wish that shipping was a simple, easy-to-predict line item on a final invoice. Unfortunately for those who have […]
Should I Ship By LCL or Air?
Shippers tend to put a lot of emphasis on the difference between road, air, and rail, but when it comes […]
Understanding Merchandise Processing Fee
It can be hard to keep track of all the charges associated with a shipment. Everything from the big line […]
How to Evaluate Your New Transportation Vendor
Selecting a new transportation vendor can be a complicated process. It takes in depth research, thoughtful planning, and evaluation for […]
Improving Your Customer Service: Controlling Your Cargo
Most employees are busy enough with their daily responsibilities. The last thing anyone wants to deal with is something going […]
Is Your Freight Forwarder too Big For You?
“The bigger the better, right?” Well… That’s not always the case. Is Your Freight Forwarder too Big For You? Evaluating […]
What Has Your Freight Forwarder Done For You Recently?
Our team at InterlogUSA surveyed hundreds of companies and found out 65% have frustrations with their current forwarder. Within that […]
Is Paying a High-Priced Freight Forwarder Worth It?
You’ve been in the industry long enough to see freight forwarder quotes all over the board. And we’re assuming you’ve […]
Why An RFQ Might Not Present the Best Freight Forwarder For You
We get requests to partake in a handful of RFQ bids throughout the year, and we completely understand the intent […]
Freight Forwarder Selection: Content vs. Happy
We reach out to a lot of people who have a less-than-ideal relationship with their freight forwarder (don’t worry, they’re […]
How to Compare Freight Forwarder RFQ’s and Rates Correctly
As a freight forwarder, we understand that the shipping vendor selection process is a complicated, sometimes tedious, and somewhat unpredictable […]
Methods to Submitting RFQs for Freight Forwarders
Money drives decisions. We understand that. And in an industry such as international shipping, the freight budget is often treated […]
Specific vs. Ad Valorem Tariff Rates
Tariff Rates Definition If you import to the United States, you are most likely familiar with tariff rates and how […]