In the shipping process, the last leg of the operation is referred to as last mile delivery, which is a service that moves the cargo from its distribution centre to its final destination, either a brick and mortar retail store, or often times the door of the customer who purchased the product.
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Loose cargo refers to cargo that does not require packaging, cargo that is weirdly shaped and cannot be shipped within containers, or cargo that cannot be strapped down to a pallet. It requires the use of specialized trailers, and often refers to bulk shipments.
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In domestic and international shipments, wood pallets are almost always used. It’s a necessary element that ensures the safety of any cargo being transported. But wood pallets often contain living insects and larvae, which need to be terminated by heat treatments or fumigation before the pallets can be used in the shipping process.
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What should you do when your facility doesn’t have a loading dock or forklifts, but you have heavy cargo that needs to be dropped off? Turn to freight pickup services for an easy solution!
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Not to be confused with cross-docking, transloading refers to when inbound freight is unloaded, unpacked, sorted through, and reorganized into different pallets for outbound shipping.
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Not everything can be packed up and shipped in a normal container. The world of temperature controlled shipping may be complicated and have many rules and regulations, but it is incredibly important in the supply chain.
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Any type of bottleneck at ports can lead to disastrous delays down the supply chain. Multiple ports are experiencing congestion, but the congestion at US ports really takes the cake for having the worst container ship backlog.
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The freight industry is notoriously known for needing tedious paperwork, which include shipping documents. While there are certain documents that all shipments need, importing and exporting often need specific shipping papers as well.
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Rail freight is a cost-effective and efficient transportation method for freight. It’s faster than ocean freight, and cheaper than air freight. It can not only handle heavier freight, it is also better protected against criminals!
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It’s important for shippers to follow the guidelines perfectly when transporting hazardous goods, as any deviation will be considered to be a violation. Here are some resources that can help you navigate the complicated process.
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