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Truckload Market Trends to Watch in 2022

GlobalTranz

Regulatory efforts, such as lowering the minimum age for commercial drivers, attracting female drivers and tapping military drivers, could alleviate some of the pressure in the coming months. Adapt to Truckload Trends With a 3PL Partner. Request a consultation from GlobalTranz today to have a shipping expert reach out to you.

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The State of Technology in Controlled Substances and High-Value Supply Chains: Part 2, Pharma

Shipchain

Government/Military. Shipping Technology. See ShipChain in action. Please submit your details below to view the webinar. Your Department. Agriculture. Consumer Package Goods. Food and Beverage. Freight Carrier. Large Shipper. Oil & Gas. Sensors/IoT. Small Shipper. Venture Capital. Yearly Volume. Company Size. 5000-9999.

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Understanding How Parcel Cost Control Reduces Total Transportation Costs

GlobalTranz

A 3PL Can Leverage Volume Discounts and Negotiate Lower Carrier Rates Shippers are not stuck with paying the publicized rates for parcel freight; they can negotiate terms with carriers to land “best-in-class parcel contracts, reports Rob Martinez of MultiChannel Merchant.

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What Is Cross-Docking and Why Does It Matter?

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Improving efficiency can mean getting products into the hands of consumers faster, cutting shipping costs, and reducing labor costs – or a combination of all three. So it’s no surprise that the process was first created for military shipments in the 1950s. Faster shipping & receiving times. Wins all around!

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Interesting Facts & Financial Breakdown of the Global Logistics Market

GlobalTranz

The United States military ensured that the services and supplies were provided at the right time and at the right place. This also gave birth to several military logistics techniques which are still in use in a more advanced form. This infographic comes to us from freightXtension who are experts in cross-border shipping.

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Freight Classification Errors, Re-Weighs, & Other Common Freight Adjustments Are Eating Your Bottom Line’s Lunch

GlobalTranz

LTL shipping, much like any industry with so many moving parts, can be a bit tricky from time to time. The freight classification (NMFC) is provided by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) and identifies, the typical density, size, stow-ability and value of the goods being shipped.

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Shipping to Area 51: Limited Access Locations

Freight Center

But what if you needed to ship something to Area 51? Besides getting fast-tracked onto a government watchlist, there are extra costs associated with shipping to a place like Area 51. Limited access is an add-on because of the extra shipping requirements for these locations. Leverage the expertise of a 3PL like FreightCenter.