It's about a ten-step process to set up a brokerage, from filing paperwork to brokering the first load. Image: HDT It’s becoming something of a thing in trucking for an existing motor carrier of any size to launch a side business to broker freight. Such a brokerage is typically set u...
“ABC Freight Brokerage founded in 1999, is a strong regional brokerage based out of Seattle, Washington. As a leader in freight logistics, we are committed to high security, excellent customer service, and overall dependability. Let us integrate into your supply chain… as easy as ABC.” 3....
Also known as the “road” portion of an intermodal shipment, this trucking portion of an intermodal shipment takes the freight from the shipper to the rail at origin, and from the rail to the receiver at destination. Drayage involves a driver with just a truck (aka power unit or tractor)...
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Common Mistakes in Cross-Border Canada Freight Shipping These mistakes are easy enough to avoid, but if you skip over them, your shipment will likely get stuck at the border. This can result in delays and additional fees. Waiting too long to establish a customs broker. ...
This short article gives you a run down of the things you need to know prior to setting up your own freight brokerage business. Gain insight on the industry and its rudiments. Know what freight brokerage business is. Know the skills and requirements to manage a freight brokerage business. ...
Freight-matching in the spot market Only about 30% of the freight moved by truck is transacted on the spot market, according to FTR. Shippers and carriers alike want the stability of long-term contracts for certain lanes. But there’s still plenty of transactional freight, and a lot of ine...
"Digital Dispatch Podcast" How Inefficient Processes Hold Your Freight Brokerage Back (Podcast Episode 2024) - Awards, nominations, and wins
Groups like theWorld Trade Organization (WTO),World Bank, andInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)coordinate policy and lending activities between countries to enable trade and commerce globally. Logistics & shipping companies Providers of transportation, warehousing, distribution, and customs brokerage services ...
With “fast” and “free” being the two principles dominating the shipping and fulfillment landscape, when there’s a backlog and you just want to get orders out the door, it can be tempting to head down to the warehouse and pack orders yourself. But if you’re working with a 3PL, ...