Understanding Last Mile Delivery
Few aspects of the logistics and transportation industry are as troublesome as last mile delivery. For business owners, last mile delivery represents a major percentage of their shipping costs (estimates range from 28% to 53%). Despite its many challenges, partnering with an established and savvy transportation company can greatly ease the challenges of last mile […]
How Fleet Replacement Can Save Your Business Money
A company’s fleet often represents one of its largest expenditures. Not only is purchasing new fleet vehicles expensive, but so is maintaining them and repairing them. If you’re looking for a smart way to cut costs while preserving the quality of the services you provide to your customers, consider making the switch to fleet replacement […]
Top Podcasts for Learning More About Shipping and Logistics
Let’s face it: Shipping is a complex industry, and it requires mastery of a lot of different details. In order to ensure that deliveries are made in as timely and efficient a way as possible, you need to be able to balance any number of factors. If you are involved in the shipping business at […]
Shipping Acronyms You Need to Know
When it comes to shipping, it can be easy to feel out of the loop thanks to the different acronyms that you’ll encounter. Whether you work in the transportation industry or you simply need to place an order, memorizing the meaning of the most common acronyms can help you get your bearings. Here is an […]
Which Factors Affect Your LTL Shipping Charges?
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a term that is used for transporting small freight, generally items that weigh 150 pounds or less. If you are planning to transport LTL items, then you may be wondering how much it will cost. There are a few different factors that will affect how much you are charged for LTL […]
The Human Cost of Amazon’s Rapid Delivery Services
Every day, Amazon ships millions of packages around the United States. The Seattle-based company, one of the most powerful and influential businesses in the world, is known for its emphasis on speedy delivery. However, it has been charged that Amazon’s focus on fast delivery has compromised its delivery drivers’ safety. Building a delivery empire Founded […]
Quick Tips for Fashion Inventory Management
Whether you run a small Etsy shop or a major e-commerce site that exports globally, there’s a good chance you’ve run into some challenges regarding fashion inventory management. The fashion industry in particular is plagued with problems related to the rapid turnover of fashion trends and seasonal wear. Plus, for every item that you sell, […]
Coronavirus & Our Deliveries
As concern over the spread of the coronavirus deepens, here are some things we think you should know about our deliveries: — First, it is highly unlikely that the virus could be transmitted from the surface of a package – According to the World Health Organization(WHO) “It is very unlikely that the virus will persist […]
A Look at Freight Accessorials and How to Avoid Them
There are many factors that determine freight delivery charges. Two of the most obvious ones are the distance the freight must travel and the freight class that applies. However, there are other, more subtle issues that can affect your freight charges, including freight accessorials. Here’s everything you need to know about freight accessorials and how […]
How Amazon Is Trying to Take the Packaging Out of Packages
Amazon delivers well over two billion packages every year and counting. And because it has its own cargo planes and freighters, the e-commerce giant is poised for domination over the logistics industry. This achievement is impressive, but have you ever stopped to consider exactly how many trees must be cut down to make the packaging […]
