LTL shipping simply means less than truckload shipping, otherwise known as shipping a small amount of cargo. The shipment does not have to fill an entire truck therefore it is available to be used to ship other company’s goods all going to the same general location. The truck space is sold through shipping companies or..
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The holiday season brings with it many reasons to celebrate and to be thankful. It also brings with it minor hassles especially for the logistic divisions within companies of all sizes. Christmas is synonymous with shipping. For many retailers the months of November and December measure the success of their business as well as the..
Every business owner you meet will tell you that they are always concerned with ways to lessen expenses while achieving the same if not higher customer service levels. This is something that is true of all businesses from all areas of the globe. Even with economies picking up cost savings is something all businesses search..
When businesses are looking to ship their products from the production facility to their end user they look towards freight brokers to create a suitable logistics flow. A freight broker is in charge of finding carriers that will transport goods to end users at the best possible rates, quickly while maintaining a high level of..
When looking into global logistics it should be noted that less than truckload shipping is growing in popularity. Shipping smaller orders around the world is less expensive and quicker than using other modes of shipping freight. When thinking about less than truckload shipping it is best to look at it as a way to transport..