Freight class is determined by a shipment’s ease of handling, value, weight, length, height, density, and liability. It affects shipping rates and fees, and with a standardized guide of classifications, negotiating freight rates has never been easier.
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Have you ever wondered how freight shipments get transported from an ocean port to a rail car? Drayage shipping moves containers between short distances over ground freight. Read more to learn about this service performed by specialized drayage companies.
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Searching for the right freight forwarding company can be time consuming, but with these 5 questions as your guide, it’s not too difficult. Read more to get the details of the 5 questions for your search for the forwarding company to work with.
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When choosing which method of freight forwarding is best suited for your cargo, there are many factors to take into consideration. Ocean, air, and ground freight all have separate subcategories which offer different services. In shipping by road, there are two main types of trucking…
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In the shipping process, it is always a good idea to request for multiple shipping quotes from different freight companies in order to compare them. By obtaining a variety of quotes, businesses can then pick the best and most affordable offer for the services they need.
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A company has to manage multiple tasks when they are in the business of shipping goods around the world. Beyond preparing the necessary documents and sticking to a schedule, companies have to understand the custom regulations of each country they are shipping to. But not everything is under the direct control of shipping companies, and […]
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Around 90% of the world’s trade goes through the sea, and globalization has continued to expand the demand for containers. Ships can carry a large volume from one place to another, and compared to other means of delivering cargo, water transportation has been proven to…
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