How To Prevent Shipping Errors (And Reduce Headaches)
Better processes mean better business. In this article, we look at how to prevent shipping errors by examining the root causes that allow them to happen and provide practical solutions. Shipping processes can make or break a business, no matter the size. Keeping your shipping systems on track as you grow will reward you with […]
What Does FAK Mean? (Freight Terms Explained)
What Does FAK Mean? Hint: Wouldn’t it be nice to ship different types of commodities that are similar in many ways, but without the multiple classification headaches? FAK (Freight All Kinds) Freight All Kinds, or FAK, is a logistics industry term used to assign a single tariff classification by an LTL carrier for freight that would […]
First Mile Delivery Optimization: The First Step In Keeping Your Logistics On Track
First mile delivery optimization lays down a strong foundation that ultimately creates happy customers. How do you make sure your products start their journey off right? First Mile Delivery Optimization Compared to last mile delivery, first mile delivery isn’t getting nearly as much attention or resource investment to improve efficiency and visibility. You would think […]
Modern EDI: How Data Is Critical To Your Logistics Needs
The goal of modern EDI is to make the business of managing transportation and logistics smoother and easier for everyone in the supply chain – including shippers. Through standardization, integration, automation, and simplification, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) has become the lifeblood of the logistics industry, and something you might want to be aware of if […]
FOB vs CIF: How To Manage Risk And Responsibility
Goods moving internationally must belong to someone – but who specifically? And if there’s a problem, who takes responsibility? The answers can be found in the logistics of FOB vs CIF. At some point imported products moving across national borders switch from being the seller’s property to the buyer’s property. But exactly where and when […]
Carbon-Neutral Shipping (How To Deliver On Customer Awareness)
Customers care about reducing their carbon footprint. Now’s the time for shippers to invest in the trend towards carbon-neutral shipping by doing the right thing for their customers, and the planet. There’s little doubt carbon emissions are a leading cause of the climate crisis and the possible repercussions we current face. In terms of combating […]
How to Calculate Linear Feet for Shipping [And Maximize Valuable Space]
Unless you’re in the business of shipping air, knowing how to calculate linear feet for shipping to maximize your package space is a must. Imagine a Jenga stack with pieces missing, then imagine the same stack with all its pieces in tact. With no wasted space, the latter is the equivalent of a fully maximized, […]
How To Avoid Damaged Freight: 7 Useful Tips
Is it possible you’re actually contributing to the cause of shipping problems, even before it leaves your warehouse? Not if you know how to avoid damaged freight at the source. Best Practices To Avoid Damaged Freight Nothing is worse than having your goods damaged in transit. Let’s be sure your own packaging system isn’t to […]
Residential vs Commercial Shipping Charges [Yes, There’s A Difference]
It generally costs less to ship to a commercial address – but why? and does it matter? Residential vs Commercial Delivery: The Obvious Basics Residential delivery: final delivery to a home or private residence, including a home based business. Commercial delivery: final delivery to a business. Why does it generally cost less to ship to […]
Why Is A Bill Of Lading So Important?
As evidence of your contract with your freight broker, carrier, or forwarder, the details of your Bill Of Lading will determine if your goods move – or not! Whether you’re choosing less-than-truckload (LTL), ocean freight, or intermodal shipping, most, if not all, service providers won’t ship your freight without a Bill Of Lading or BOL. […]