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5 Things To Consider When Choosing a 3PL for Blind Shipping
Blind shipping is a strategic method of drop shipping where the supplier’s identity is concealed, and products are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer, maintaining confidentiality along your supply chain. It’s rapidly gaining popularity in the freight shipping world as businesses look to cut costs and streamline their logistics operations. Whether you’re fulfilling…
Read MoreBlind Shipping: Solution for Inventory & Labor Challenges
Is your business facing rapid growth, supply chain disruptions and/or unpredictable customer demand? If so, optimizing your inventory management strategy can be a game-changer. Imagine shipping products directly from your supplier to your customer while maintaining the appearance that your business is the source. That’s what you get from blind shipping, and we’re here to…
Read MoreCargo Theft: Know the Types and What To Do When It Happens
If your business ships freight, you never want to hear the words “cargo” and “theft” in the same sentence. And rightly so! Cargo theft is a hot topic and major concern in the logistics industry and has been on the rise in recent years. In fact, more than $150 million worth of shipments were stolen…
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 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 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 More8 Tips on How To Reduce Freight Costs
As a shipper, saving money and finding ways to lower freight costs are always top of mind when considering the services and solutions that you leverage for logistics. After all, protecting your bottom line is vital throughout your organization — shipping is no exception. It’s important to understand, however, that chasing the lowest less-than-truckload (LTL)…
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