Following are the things that need to be considered while deciding on LCL shipping. 1. Volume vs Weight of LCL shipping Volume is the space covered by the goods and weight means the total weight of goods along with the packaging. The ocean freight is charged according to the volume. If yo...
FOB is a widely used shipping term that applies to both domestic and international transactions. It's an agreement between the buyer and seller that specifies when the ownership and liability for the goods being shipped transfer from the seller to the buyer. FOB terms are typically included in ...
Even though it is not as commonly used as it once was, it is still an accepted unit of measurement. The hundredweight is used within certain U.S. sectors, especially those related to agriculture, even though most trade is conducted in pounds or kilograms. CWT Shipping vs. LTL Shipping CWT...
An introduction to freight shipping methods, requesting quotes, estimating rates, and preparing freight shipments.
Residential LTL freight is also an option with some 3PLs, especially when you need to secure delivery of oversized items to customers. A 3PL may include these services in your agreements or be able to act as a freight broker, helping you find the best deals and the correct service level ...
When it comes to freight shipping costs, you may wonder "am I better off with contract freight rates or spot rates?" The short answer is thatfull truckload (FTL)andless-than-truckload (LTL)shippers use both for different reasons and at different times. And whether we're in a disruptive ...
According toFedEx, any shipment weighing over 150 pounds is considered freight. Any shipment under 150 pounds can be shipped as parcels. For instance, a microwave you booked online and delivered to your home is a parcel. A truck of microwaves shipped to the home appliance store is freight. ...
The goal is to get products as close to customer locations as possible to reduce shipping costs and improve delivery speeds. When a customer places an order, they receive it from a fulfillment center closest to them. If you want to get shipments to customers in as few days as possible, th...
Here, each parcel, pallet, or container receives a code-carrying technology: barcodes or RFID chips, the latter allowing scanning of objects even when the code is out of the line of sight. Cargo is scanned during various points of shipping and its status is sent to the carrier, shipper, ...
Project pricing is meant for special projects. Special projects typically involve shipments with a volume outside of what would be considered the “norm” or expected quantities. Project pricing allows firms to take advantage of favorable prices over a shorter period of time because of volumes they...