How the cost of diesel fuel impacts freight rates.
mayo 4, 2016
Filling up at the gas pump has been far less painful lately. Oil prices, and subsequently retail gasoline prices, have plummeted from historical highs.
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3 best practices for LTL shipping.
abril 21, 2016
Sometimes there is more freight requiring LTL delivery than there is available capacity. Even when there is an imbalance between demand for LTL and supply, options exist to move freight in a cost-effective manner.
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Shipping Christmas trees: What you should know and how we can help.
diciembre 4, 2015
Every winter, you can find a real Christmas tree for sale on almost every street corner. From the Boy Scouts and local churches, to national hardware stores and large retailers, fresh, green trees are in abundance.
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Peak season shipping tips and how online freight services can assist.
noviembre 12, 2015
Holiday shipping is once again upon us. Retailers are in a race to deliver with U.S. online sales expected to expand 12% to $371 billion this year, representing 10% of overall retail sales.
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Freight shipping by the numbers: 5 amazing infographics.
julio 10, 2015
Freight shipping information can be overwhelming but visuals offer an alternative way to sort through it. Infographics are a great tool to aid those that prefer information organized in a visual manner, compiling data and graphics together.
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20 fascinating freight shipping statistics.
mayo 7, 2015
Freight shipping's role in commerce has developed alongside business growth, and that business growth is driven by buyers who expect their goods to be delivered in a timely manner. To be frank, freight shipping keeps the United States' wheels turning. We've put together a list of 20 fascinating freight shipping statistics that clearly illustrate freight shipping's role in the economy.
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Freight shipping: What option best fits your needs?
marzo 24, 2015
Your freight could move by a variety of means. Prior to choosing which is best suited for your freight shipping, there are a number of important factors to consider, and they will help you determine which option is right for you.
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Godiva freight shipping: Chocolate covered USA.
febrero 7, 2013
Valentine’s Day is all about love, but have you ever thought about the logistics involved, especially when it comes to shipping chocolate? Americans will purchase over 58 million pounds of chocolate in the days leading up to February 14th. That’s a lot of chocolate and for suppliers, it takes heart-felt effort to get that chocolate to you and your special someone.
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Peak season shipping tips.
agosto 22, 2012
Historically, the freight shipping industry starts hitting peak season in September, kicks into high gear in October and winds down during the first week of November. Most of peak season is caused by manufacturers wanting their products in stores to supplement holiday inventory, however other industries simply have high freight needs during the fall.
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Shipping by rail: What you should know.
noviembre 1, 2009
Railroads reportedly move about 40 percent of American freight and are therefore critical to the United States economy. In addition to connecting businesses across the country, freight rail also contributes billions of dollars each year to the economy via their own purchases, jobs and taxes.
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