Posts by James Greenlaw
How GlobalTranz and White-Glove Shipping Carriers Deliver a VIP Freight Experience
Occasionally, your freight shipment requires special attention. It might involve additional setup or assembly post-delivery, or perhaps it needs careful packing assistance. For these occasions when you require that extra touch, there’s white-glove shipping — a premium service that enhances the freight shipping experience with meticulous care and attention to detail. From delicate antiques to…
Read MoreFTL Freight Shipping: 8 Questions Answered
As your business expands, you may find that changes in your shipping strategy become increasingly apparent over time. Have your less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments grown in size, weight or frequency? Are you experiencing challenges with the rules and additional fees associated with LTL that are impacting your efficiency and profitability? If so, it’s worthwhile to consider…
Read MoreFreight Rates, Fraud and Recovery Indicators: A Mid-2024 Freight Recession Update
Is the freight recession over? That is a question that is often asked in the logistics industry and one that is very difficult to answer. The downturn, which started in 2022 and continues deep into 2024, has wreaked havoc in the freight shipping industry, causing many carriers to close their doors and sending shippers looking…
Read MoreElevate Your Freight Shipping With TMS Shipping Technology
If your company leverages freight shipping as a key part of your logistics strategy, you know that it can be challenging to manage on a day-to-day basis. From trying to track down the best rates to tracking shipments and filing freight claims, it can sometimes be more than most businesses can handle. Some companies manage…
Read MoreLooking for a new freight carrier? Here’s your checklist.
As a business owner, nurturing professional relationships across your supply chain is essential — including those involving suppliers, vendors, partners and customers. However, building these connections can be difficult for shippers, particularly when they are looking for new freight carriers. The partnership between shipper and carrier is vital to ensuring timely pickup and delivery of…
Read MoreSurvive the Continuing Freight Recession With These 5 Tips
The shipping industry continues to feel the impact of an ongoing freight recession that started in 2022 and that is expected to continue until at least the second half of 2024. In fact, in our State of the Shipping Industry Report 2024, we named it the top trend we are watching. In this guide, we…
Read MoreCombine Outbound and Inbound Logistics With the Help of a 3PL
Combine Outbound and Inbound Logistics With the Help of a 3PL Outbound logistics is the area of shipping where businesses tend to put the most emphasis. It’s a common formula: choose a carrier, determine pricing and select the needed services. They have complete control over this process and can do an about-face at any time.…
Read MoreThe State of the Shipping Industry: 7 Trends We Are Watching in 2024
Were you impacted by the shipping turbulence of 2023? It’s likely you were since a massive freight recession and soft consumer demand sent the shipping industry into a tailspin. How To Navigate the Shipping Industry in 2024 Despite the adversity we are seeing, shippers like you have an opportunity to optimize your shipping operations for…
Read MoreFreight Recession: We Explain Four Myths + Provide Shipping Tips for Your Success
The freight recession has caused havoc across the nation, and as a freight shipper you have probably noticed its impact. As a result, you have questions about what the freight recession means to you and how you can survive it. In our blog post below, GlobalTranz analyzes some of the myths that freight shippers might…
Read MoreHow Working With a 3PL Provider Can Help Build Customer Relationships
Keeping your customers top of mind with every decision you make will help drive your business success. This is particularly true in freight shipping, where your process for moving products is nearly as important as the product itself. That simply means your choice of carriers and shipping modes, the price you pay for shipping, and…
Read MoreTMS Technology FAQ: What To Look for in a Transportation Management System
In the shipping world, transportation management systems (TMS) are ubiquitous. In fact, over the past decade, they have become an essential tool for companies looking for fast and efficient ways to manage their shipping and cut costs. Many shippers who utilize a TMS in shipping may wonder, however, if they’re getting the most out of…
Read MoreYour Freight Density Calculator from GlobalTranz
Freight density is one of the most important calculations required for freight shipments. It helps shippers and carriers calculate how difficult and expensive it will be to transport certain less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. And because freight density is needed to accurately calculate a shipment’s freight class and avoid added fees, GlobalTranz has provided a Freight Density…
Read MoreWhat to Look For in a 3PL Provider
Although there are many third-party logistics (3PL) providers for your business to choose from, it’s important to select one that provides a specific offering of services. Selecting the right provider can make or break your logistics processes, which is why you should have your own list of expectations and requirements when searching for a 3PL…
Read MoreArizona Public Service Powered Up Its Shipping Success with GlobalTranz
Providing quality products and service are priorities for many shippers, including one Arizona utility provider whose 1.3+ million residential and commercial customers depend on them for reliable power delivery. Arizona Public Service has partnered with GlobalTranz since 2008, and have together integrated logistics solutions to ship everything from office supplies to heavy machinery – all…
Read MoreTurn Your Inbound Freight into an Advantage
If you’re like most companies, you likely rely on vendors to arrange for your inbound shipping. But did you know that, in doing so, you’re losing out on more than just visibility of your incoming inventory? Vendors typically include shipping costs in the price of their products, leaving your business in the dark regarding company…
Read More