In the complex world of freight forwarding and logistics, shippers and forwarders are constantly searching for new ways to optimize the supply chain. Drayage shipping is a critical component of many businesses’ supply chains. But it can also cause delays and...
Logistics and drayage shipping are fast-paced. So many moving parts can affect the global supply chain that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Yet, drayage shipping is a critical component of the supply chain, which has redefined how goods are transported from...
2023 is certainly in a freight recession regardless of the overall economy which has been on the brink of recession for years now. Also called a freight downturn, there is a decline in the shipment of goods and consequently reduced demand for freight transportation...
Have you ever wondered what a trucking brokerage or freight brokerage is and what they actually do? A trucking brokerage also known as a freight brokerage. They act as an intermediary between a shipper, or the person who needs goods to be delivered, and truck drivers,...
A basic understanding of a freight broker vs carrier (trucking company) can quickly put the logistics game into perspective. Freight brokers provide services such as finding carriers to transport freight, negotiating rates, and procurement services, while freight...
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