FTL transport means less handling (there is no transferring between trucks mid-transit), so the shipment is less likely to get lost or damaged. When it comes to quoting, LTL shipping is usually calculated by freight class, which usually breaks down to price-per-weight, whereas FTL shipping ...
“LTL” means “less than truckload.” Less than truckload LTL shipping refers to a truckload shipping method used for transporting a shipment which is larger than a parcel but light enough or small enough that it doesn’t require a full truckload. Since LTL shipments don’t use an entire t...
It is a shipping term that we use in sea freight as means that the shipment does not entirely belong to one person; rather it has a load of different traders. The term, used for the process of filling a cargo with multiple shipments, is called groupage. When your shipments are not ...
In the case of shipping goods in bulks or large shipments that require taking up the entire truck, this mode of shipping is the one. 2. Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipping LTL shipping is when different people share the space in a truck. This is cheaper than having your own truck, but ...
While parcel shipping is ideal for small packages, there are times when LTL shipping is the better choice for your shipping needs. If your package is irregularly shaped, over 100 pounds, or it needs to be shipped on a pallet, LTL shipping might be the better option for your business. Lear...
Free on Board shipping can be either “Origin” or “Destination”. When we refer to an FOB Origin, it means that as soon as the buyer pays, the carrier signs the Bill of Lading, and control (and ownership) of the goods is passed to the buyer. This means that any risks during trans...
Domestic shipping simply means you've limited your shipping area – and your shipping options – to destinations within the United States. You can call on a range of domestic shipping options to move your correspondence or products for you for anything from documents and parcels to giant ...
Knowing the differences when comparing tare weight vs net weight vs gross weight will help you master freight shipping for your business. So, what is the tare weight definition? Tare Weight Defined The definition of tare weight has to do with the weight of the container which is holding what...
(FTL) and less than truckload (LTL). FTL shipping is when a shipper rents an entire truck to transport their freight, and is generally used for large shipments. LTL shipping is when a shipper sends their freight on a shared truck with other shippers, and is typically used for smaller ...
Speed often comes at the expense of cargo optimisation. For the sake of time, expedited shipments are often sent less-than-load (LTL), which means the use of space within the cargo is inefficient. Partially full planes, trains, boats and trucks means that more trips are necessary to transpo...