What is Expedited Shipping? Expedited shipping is shipping that arrived more quickly than the standard time and usually costs a bit extra because of that, but is expedited freight service worth it? It all depends on the situation that the shipper finds themselves in, but there are certain times where it is worth paying a
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A career in logistics sales is full of opportunity, transformation, and sometimes mayhem. Communication is key to succeed in logistics operations, the job is full of communicating back and forth internally, with shippers, and with carriers. It is vital that you can communicate effectively to work within the industry. Additionally, having integrity and honesty are
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It is important for a logistics company to setup with carriers that will result in a long-lasting relationship. A carrier, in the context of logistics, is a company that owns and operates the transportation equipment being used to move freight. For the purposes of this blog, we will be talking exclusively about trucking companies. In
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Let’s start off by defining freight management; it is the process of preparing, storing, and moving freight. Freight management services are what third-party logistics companies specialize in. They are able to apply their expertise and technology to allow for efficiencies and cost savings for their partners. Furthermore, the best logistics companies are able to completely
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There are countless benefits of 3PL collaborations. Building a partnership with a 3PL can help improve your business in numerous ways. This blog post is going to cover the four main advantages of using a 3PL provider. These are access to their carrier network, using their technology to your advantage, applying their expertise and freeing
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