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White Glove Shipment Success: Essential Packaging Tips
There are several types of high-value and/or fragile freight that just needs a little more care than what is provided with standard delivery. Maybe it needs to be brought to a specific spot in the warehouse versus the usual shipping dock, or perhaps it’s being delivered to a challenging destination like a small retail storefront.…
Read More7 Advanced Strategies for LTL Freight Optimization
As an experienced shipper of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, you likely feel confident in your shipping processes. Yet, you might question if there are optimization strategies you haven’t yet discovered. Could there be new techniques or innovative approaches to streamline your process and further reduce costs or improve efficiency? For seasoned LTL freight shippers, digging into…
Read MoreShipping Freight Fast: Your Guide to Expedited Freight Modes
When your business faces tight deadlines, last-minute orders or urgent supply chain needs, expedited freight shipping becomes essential. Whether you need one-day air service or fast ground transportation, there are multiple options to ship freight fast — but how do you choose the right one? There’s no single solution that fits every shipment. But by…
Read MoreHow 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 More9 Freight Tips for Seasonal Shipping During Summer
Summer is a busy season for freight shipping, with increased demand and unique challenges due to weather conditions and other factors. To ensure smooth and successful shipping, it’s important to be prepared and take necessary precautions. Here are 9 valuable tips for both less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) freight shipping during the summer that…
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 MoreChoosing Between Spot and Contract Rates for Freight Shipping
Shippers looking to save money on freight shipping have many avenues to explore to cut costs. That includes determining whether contract or spot rates are right for their shipments. Shippers that utilize less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) shipping use both methods for different reasons and at different times. And whether we are in a…
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 More6 Benefits of Freight Consolidation Services (and How They Can Optimize Your Shipping)
For some shippers, freight expenditures are one of the highest costs in their logistics and supply chain operations. There are many complexities and considerations when moving products by freight, and selecting the wrong services and solutions can incur additional expenses. To reduce spending in this area, companies have looked for ways to improve efficiency, manage…
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 More7 Steps To Implement an Effective Reverse Logistics Process with a 3PL
Retail product returns can make a big impact on your bottom line. In fact, these returns account for an estimated $165 million in losses per $1 billion in sales.1 Without a proper reverse logistics strategy, your business could lose out on profits simply for not being prepared. But don’t worry — leading third-party logistics providers…
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