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Should I Use Prepaid or Collect Freight?
2020-09-14Are you a new supplier looking at your shipping options, or are you a veteren considering changing? Should you use Prepaid or Collect?
Read Article →The Lowdown On Freight Shipping: Parcel, LTL, And FTL
2020-07-02There are several types of freight including truck, rail, air, ocean, and pipeline. Get the lowdown on freight shipping: parcel, LTL, and FTL.
Read Article →What Is LTL Shipping?
2020-07-01Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order.
Read Article →LTL And FTL Shipping: Which Is Best For You?
2020-07-01Freight carriers offer a variety of choices for transporting commercial shipments. Two common shipping options are LTL and FTL.
Read Article →Five Tips For Small Business Shipping
2020-07-02We’ve compiled five shipping tips to help you make the most of your time and money when it comes to shipping product as a small business.
Read Article →What Does It Mean To Rescue Freight?
2020-07-02There are times when you have to have another carrier take over your freight to ensure that it gets there on time. This is rescuing freight.
Read Article →Re-Classifications And Re-Weighs For Freight Shipping
2020-07-02Re-classifications and re-weighs occur when a shipment’s density or weight is miscalculated during the quoting process.
Read Article →Shortages, Damages, And Claims For Freight Shipments
2020-07-02Whenever freight shipments are being moved, it is inevitable that, even with the best carriers, shipments can wind up delivering short or damaged.
Read Article →Bill Of Lading: The Importance Of Proper Documentation
2020-07-02Why is a bill of lading important? The Bill of Lading (BOL) is a required and legal shipping document to move freight.
Read Article →How To Ship Products To A Trade Show
2020-07-02Trade shows require a BOL, which requires additional information specific to the trade show you are going to.
Read Article →What Are the Different Segments of a Barcode?
2021-07-01What are the different segments of a barcode? How are barcodes used? What is the anatomy of a barcode? We dive into this and more.
Read Article →What Is a SCAC Code, and How Is It Used?
2021-03-24What is a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)? How is it used in the supply chain and logistics world? What are the common SCAC codes?
Read Article →Advantages of Hiring a Third-Party Logistics Company (3PL)
2021-02-09What are the advantages of hiring a third-party logistics company (3PL)? We dig into what a 3PL is and the order fulfillment process.
Read Article →Explaining EDI: 200 Transaction Codes
2020-07-02Dive into the transaction codes for the 200 series, specifically the codes categorized for transportation EDI as carrier and truck-related documents.
Read Article →What Is a Bill Of Lading (BOL)?
2020-07-02A Bill of Lading (or BOL) is a written, legal and binding contract used in freight shipping detailing the items in a shipment.
Read Article →Integrating Transportation Carriers – EDI 200 Series
2020-07-02Integrating with your carriers allows you to seamlessly exchange data using the EDI 200 transaction series, so you can track your shipments.
Read Article →Understanding Freight Consolidation
2021-01-26What is freight consolidation? What does it mean to consolidate freight? What are the pros and cons? What are the types?
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