Taking the time to find the right freight broker is well worth the extra effort. After all, you’re entrusting them to make a fair deal and to get your freight to where it needs to go safely and efficiently. Direct Freight Services is a vital tool used by shippers, freight brokers, ...
Railway Age, participating in a traffic poll among eighty-six shippers found that forty-four shippers saw some improvement in the quality of railroad freight selling in the last five years, sixteen reported only deterior...
Procurement:Allows shippers to easily manage and nurture relationships with freight carriers Planning:Allows shippers to intake orders, consolidate orders and shipments, determine routes, select carriers, and plan and choose the most efficient mode of transport based on factors such as distance and cost...
When shipping by LCL to Amazon, your cartons are mixed with those of other LCL shippers. That means the container you’re sharing is prone to be opened multiple times by shipping carriers and customs officials, creating a greater risk that your goods will be damaged or delayed. It also adds...
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When shipping heavy items around the world, what would be the fastest and most reliable way? There's an alternative to freight forwarding services that might be a better fit for your business. Read on to find out what’s the best way to ship large or heavy items from A...
Shippers cannot go directly to the railroads to move intermodal freight. Instead, they must work with an intermodal service provider. There are a few different types of carriers that shippers can choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. ...
liaising with various carriers to negotiate on price and decide on the most economical, reliable and fastest route, freight forwarding software specializes in arranging the whole process for their shippers - from the storage to the shipping. To sum up, freight forwarders are responsible for the fol...
Average spot rates from the Far East to U.S. East Coast had increased 26 percent since 14 December as shippers rushed to bring in cargo ahead of the anticipated port lockdowns, according to Xeneta. Some analysts expect spot freight rates to plateau or fall on lanes into the U.S. as th...
Shippers/Brokers Shippers: How Load Boards Can Help Your Business Grow For anyone who ships freight, a good load board is the most essential tool in the shipper’s toolbox. It not only allows loads to be posted and seen by many available carriers, but it also has features that help organ...