Working with a Freight Forwarder Instead of Directly with a Carrier
When shipping goods internationally, companies must decide whether to use the services of a freight forwarder or engage directly with a carrier. Freight forwarding companies are responsible for arranging the move of goods from point A to point B, acting as a liaison...
When to Ship Using a Flatbed Truck vs a Trailer Van
A flatbed truck is a transportation vehicle consisting of a flat body and no sides or roof around the bed, a trailer van is a truck fully enclosed. Flatbed trucks offer many benefits that trailers vans do not. The fact of being open without the constraints of walls...
Over-The-Road (OTR) and Intermodal Transportation
Source When it comes to ground transportation there are numerous options, however when deciding to choose one particular method factors such as cost, time and distance are important. The two most common types of land transportation are over-the-road (OTR) and...
LTL and FTL Freight: How Do They Work and Challenges They Currently Face
Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight is the transportation of cargo that does not require a full truck due to its volume. The cargo transported as LTL is usually palletized, however, you can have oversized or overweight pieces that will require to move loose (ex. Pipes,...
What Documents Are Required For US Imports?
Know What You Need to Clear Customs A crucial stage of the import process of goods into the United States is clearing the shipment through Customs and Border...
Understanding the Difference Between Demurrage and Detention
Whether you are importing or exporting, understanding demurrage and detention charges and the impact they can have on a company's bottom line are crucial especially during today's unprecedented times. In recent weeks the COVID-19 delta variant surge has caused major...
Recent Comments