Overcoming Challenges in Heavy Equipment Transportation for the Construction Industry
Transporting heavy equipment can be a heavy burden, both literally and figuratively speaking. As a CEO of a construction company, you understand the importance of having a reliable and efficient logistic process and how vital it is to keep costs under control while ensuring that your projects are completed on time and within budget. So, […]
5 Benefits of Choosing Custom Packaging and Crating for your Cargo
Packaging and crating are among the most essential details of the shipping and logistics process. Proper crating prevents damage and ensures your cargo arrives at its destination intact and as expected. In addition to reducing risk, your packaging can also help you satisfy the legal and regulatory requirements of the destination country. Companies that regularly […]
Top Eight Reasons Your Cargo Could Be Delayed and How to Avoid Them
Cargo delays are commonplace. Some occur on the originating end, others on arrival. And while we can blame most delays on the pandemic, many are avoidable with the right approach. Working with a proactively-minded 3PL gives you better freight visibility and predictability and ensures your processes are aligned from end-to-end. Why is My Cargo Delayed? […]
Is Your Packaging Good Enough to Protect Your Cargo? Check These Tips Before You Ship!
Packaging is a hot topic these days. Reusable, recyclable packaging helps us reduce waste and improve green initiatives, but it’s not the only consideration. Optimized packaging strategies help you reduce costs and increase efficiency, and that’s ultimately where you’ll see the most significant positive impact on your operations. Eight Actionable Tips for Packaging Your Cargo […]
Why You Need Expert Crating and Packing for Your Shipments
Read Time: 4 min. If you are shipping goods anywhere in the world—especially if you are exporting goods internationally—crating and packaging are critical concerns. Your shipment might have to travel on multiple modes with multiple carriers, and each link in the chain presents more potential for damage or shifting within the package. If your packaging […]
Warehouse Technology: Trends to Watch in 2020
Read Time: 4 min. As warehousing, manufacturing, and the supply chain continue to gain complexity, new warehouse technology innovations are paving the way for growth and cost-efficiency – and not a moment too soon. With rising costs and talent shortages plaguing the industry, traditional processes just don’t fly anymore. It’s almost hard to fathom how much […]
The Importance of Transparency in Freight and How it Helps You Reduce Costs
Read Time: 4 min. The shipping industry is notorious for its lack of transparency. Nowhere has this been as glaringly evident as it was in the wake of the 2017 Hanjin collapse – a massive failure of one of the world’s largest shipping companies. Fueled by the worldwide economic downturn, reduced freight rates, and mounting debt, the […]
The Benefits of Negotiating Long-Term Freight Rates
Read Time: 4 min. As global markets continue to shift, volatility seems to be the only constant. This is true for just about every industry, including shipping and logistics. Carrier pricing is directly affected by everything that’s going on today. COVID-19 has spurred a massive surge in consumer demand, but that is only one factor. […]