by Promptus LLC | Apr 4, 2022 | Freight Forwarding
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... 
by Promptus LLC | Mar 1, 2022 | Freight Forwarding
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... 
by Promptus LLC | Feb 3, 2022 | Freight Forwarding
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... 
by Promptus LLC | Dec 2, 2021 | Freight Forwarding
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,... 
by Promptus LLC | Jan 8, 2021 | Freight Forwarding
Exporters and Importers at some point have probably noticed the distinct markings on shipping containers and many have wondered what they mean; the truth is that not too many people who see these markings know the meaning behind them and their relevance. These... 
by Promptus LLC | Dec 3, 2020 | Freight Forwarding, Ocean Shipping
Port congestion is a current reality across many ports of the US. It is estimated that of the 10 nation’s busiest ports at least 7 are facing congestions as a result of the global supply chain disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic during the second and third...
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