Category: Transportation

Green Logistics – Driving Shipping Into The Future

Green logistics may be the tip of the spear that points the way to future-proofing the entire shipping industry – and help to preserve our planet. Are you on board? Green logistics or eco-logistics encompasses a set of sustainable policies and measures aimed at reducing environmental impacts caused by the activities of the shipping industry. […]

How Does The Fuel Surcharge Work?

In shipping, both shippers and carriers have an interest in moving products as cost-effectively as possible. In either case, how does the fuel surcharge work? What is a Fuel Surcharge? Fuel prices always change based on multiple uncontrollable elements, therefor a fuel surcharge is needed to protect the carrier against loss should the the price […]

Top 7 Most Common Freight Shipping Mistakes You Should Avoid

Let’s face it, mistakes do happen, and here are seven of the most obvious freight shipping problems capable of sabotaging your success. With continuing evolution of the supply chain, customer expectations of fast deliveries right to their door are changing as well. Thanks to successful models developed by Amazon and eBay, customers are not only […]

Freight vs Cargo [What’s the Difference?]

The terms freight and cargo share a few things in common, but their meanings in the world of transportation are quite different. For businesses just getting into the import-export game, these terms are often blurred. Therefor, when talking ti industry professionals, using them in their proper contexts will help eliminate any possibilities for confusion. In […]

LTL vs TL [The Benefits Of Truckload Management]

Both LTL and TL freight transport options have positive points that should be considered on a per-business or per-case basis. Do you know the differences? If you’re a small business producing goods of any size, “Less Than Truckload” (LTL) and “Full Truckload” (TL or FTL) are shipping terms you should become very familiar with. The […]

Freight Logistics: What Is It And How Does It Work?

What role does freight logistics play in making sure your products are delivered on time, and on budget? What Is Freight Logistics? Freight logistics comprise the core systems and infrastructure of an estimated $270 billion global business. At any given point, the knowledge of shippers and carriers, the technology, experience, and human resources make possible the […]

Freight Forwarder vs Broker [What’s The Difference?]

The terms may seem the same, but a freight forwarder and a freight broker do serve different purposes. At the top level, the core component of what a forwarder or broker does is manage the shipments between a shipper and a carrier. When discussing the movement of goods, some assume the terms “freight forwarder” and […]

Logistics vs Supply Chain [What’s The Difference?]

Supply chain and logistics are both involved in the process of  moving goods, but exactly how do they differ? Here’s an easy way to make sense of the differences using an analogy: If the movement of goods were compared to a football game, the supply chain would be like the coach overseeing the field and […]

What Is Freight Forwarding? [And Can Your Business Grow Without It?]

As shipping and the movement of freight become more available to small business, can you afford NOT to use a freight forwarder? Freight forwarding is the coordinated shipment of goods from one destination to another through the use of freight carriers either by air, rail, highway, or waterway. With the increasing importance of global trade, it […]

What Is Milk Run In Logistics?

The term milk run may bring cows, farms and sentimental thoughts to mind, but there’s a reason the updated concept is beneficial to your business. Why Is It Called a Milk Run? Don’t let the old-school name put you off. The milk run method might solve your delivery and efficiency woes. The Milk run got […]