Cargo theft is surging, and not just the kind with bolt cutters and balaclavas. Today’s biggest threat? Strategic theft – fraud committed without any kind of force or weaponry. “I think we’re at an all-time high. I haven’t seen cargo theft at this level,” – Scott Cornell, the national practice transportation lead at Travelers, told […]
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LCL vs. Air vs. FCL: Why Landed Cost Matters More Than Freight Rate When choosing between Air Freight, LCL (Less-than-Container Load), and FCL (Full Container Load), most shippers focus on freight rates per CBM (cubic meter). However, the real decision should be based on landed cost—the total cost of moving goods from origin to final
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The logistics industry is on the brink of significant changes as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduces stricter emission standards for commercial vehicles. Set to take effect in 2025, these regulations aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote cleaner transportation technologies. Here’s what you need to know and how to prepare for this shift.
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Ocean freight plays a pivotal role in global trade, facilitating the movement of goods across continents. However, navigating the complexities of ocean cargo rates can be challenging for importers and exporters alike. Understanding the factors that contribute to rate fluctuations is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions and optimize their supply chain operations. What
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Being a dynamic industry with many moving parts involved and many workers acting out different roles along your supply chain, it’s a fairly common occurrence that your freight bill comes in differently than what you were quoted. In this blog post we will look at the various reasons why that is, and what you can
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Amazon has a Partnered Carrier Program for trucking your merchandise into their fulfillment centers. This post will explain the three main options they offer, and the pros and cons of each one. In some cases, using the Amazon Partnered shipping will be more economical and more time-efficient – and in some cases, the benefit of
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When transporting your cargo by truck, your two options are booking FTL, or a full truckload, or LTL which refers to less than a truckload. In this post we will highlight the differences that you can expect when booking LTL or FTL. What is LTL? Less than truckload (LTL) shipping refers to the transportation of
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Introduction Freight class plays a crucial role in calculating LTL shipping costs, as carriers use the assigned class along with other factors such as distance, mode of transportation, and additional services to determine freight rates and fees for moving goods from one location to another. It’s important you know the correct class at time of
Freight Class: How To Classify Your Freight for LTL Read Post »
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