Intermodal Rail vs. Over The Road Trucks
Intermodal Rail vs. Over the Road Trucks: The New Direction of Shipping Intermodal rail vs over the road trucks; which is best? There is no one freight shipping method that fits the needs of every business. Businesses with substantial shipping requirements need shipping methods that are dependable. All businesses should have a contingency plan […]
Density Or Freight Class
The Density or Freight Class Argument The ongoing debate regarding the use of density or freight class pricing is a heated one. Freight class proponents argue that the freight class system is more accurate and is a fairer system for all. Opponents of the NMFC freight class method argue that it is way too confusing […]
A Professional 3PL-Part 2
Quality Professional 3PL Freight Services For Prompt, Reliable Shipments When operating a business, large or small, most company owners have shipment requirements and needs for some area of their enterprises. Whether you are director of the transport department of a large auto parts production corporation or traffic manager of a busy sales packaging and shipment department […]
How To Get Your LTL Freight Ready
Packaging or palletizing your LTL freight properly is of utmost importance. Different commodities require different packaging techniques. Most LTL freight shipments are fairly easy to put on a pallet and secure for transport but others require a little planning. Once you have decided that you will be shipping your pallet using a freight carrier you […]
West Coast Ports Alternative
Thankfully the operations on the West Coast ports have been restored after a tentative agreement, but the question is: Will West Coast ports be affected in the future with container volume drops? Well the ILWU nine-month strike had a considerable impact to the economy; the dispute hurt businesses that rely on West Coast ports to […]
Rail Shipping Is Gaining On Trucks
All hail the rail Since the deregulation of rail in 1980, the rail has gained ground as part of the freight cargo infrastructure needs of the United States. Rail has cemented itself a position within the freight shipping world that it is here to stay. With billions of privately invested funds for improved railroad tracks […]
Lower Fuel But Higher Trucking Rates
If The U.S. Economy Grows In 2015 Will Trucking Rates Increase Too? Economist in the U.S. are predicting that the economy in 2015 will grow further, and data released by the EIU (economist intelligence unit) is estimating GDP to increase by 3.2% that is more than a full percentage point higher than our growth […]
Rail Easing Capacity Issues
Many experts are predicting that shippers in the US will be facing tough truck capacity conditions for much of 2014. Being cautious due to the uncertain economy of recent years, many carriers have been wary of adding capacity in their fleets. Moreover, experts believe that if and when the US achieves sustained growth in the […]
What Is Hazmat Freight?
Why must hazmat freight shipments be handled or prepared differently? When it comes to hazardous shipments there is a lot to know and I don’t intend to cover all the details involving a hazmat freight shipment. Getting the right MSDS information on your shipment Before we get started let me stress this point again: not […]
How To Lower LTL Cost
Lower LTL Cost There are a few talking points that emerge when discussing best practices for a lower LTL cost. These things may be oversimplified; in any case, they will help you enhance business connections so they are commonly advantageous and productive. These practices could help you discover lower shipping cost and optimal capacity […]
