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04 Mar2014

Trains for Freight, Forward and Backward

Trains account for a major percentage of the freight moving back and forth in this country every year. It doesn’t hurt to know a little bit about these trains and their freight, forward and backward, because if we trust our trains with so many of our goods, it must be a good way to get … Continue reading Trains for Freight, Forward and Backward
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24 Feb2014

That’s Heavy. Heavy Freight Shipping.

As with Marty McFly in the movie, Back to the Future, things are getting heavy. But we’re talking physically heavy. You’ve got something big to ship. When you have something large (and I mean large, freight shipping large), you only have so many options when you need to transport it. Yes, you are most assuredly … Continue reading That’s Heavy. Heavy Freight Shipping.
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18 Feb2014

Shipping Companies Slow Down to Save Whales

Making news recently, various freight shipping companies have agreed to slow down when traveling off the coast of New Zealand. This is because there is an endangered breed of whales taking up residence in those waters. For six years there has been a movement to encourage shipping companies to take extra precautions so the population … Continue reading Shipping Companies Slow Down to Save Whales
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12 Feb2014

Freight Forwarding Company: The Architect of Transport

There will always be a need for people to ship goods and, as the world becomes increasingly complex, there will be a greater demand for people to plan those shipments. In modern times that is often the role of the freight forwarding company. What is the difference between a freight shipping company and a freight … Continue reading Freight Forwarding Company: The Architect of Transport
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03 Feb2014

Avoiding Adjustments to Freight Shipping Service Prices

You are using a freight shipping service and you want it to be cost effective when doing so. When using US freight shipping, that means not only doing your research and doing your math, but it also means trying to get things right so there aren’t any adjustments to the price at a later date. … Continue reading Avoiding Adjustments to Freight Shipping Service Prices
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28 Jan2014

Freight Shipping and the Shipping Process

There are, literally, hundreds of freight shipping companies from which to choose. Before choosing a freight shipper one must know what they want to ship, and have an idea of how they want to ship it. Some freight shipping companies only do domestic shipping, while others will ship internationally. Some will accept small packages, while … Continue reading Freight Shipping and the Shipping Process
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21 Jan2014

Freight Shipping Service: Trucks vs. Rail

As you shop for a freight shipping service, you may have considered shipping your freight by rail. Trains have, historically, moved most of the goods across the country and they are still responsible for shipping almost all of our large quantity, heavy goods such as grain and ore. How do trains and trucks stack up … Continue reading Freight Shipping Service: Trucks vs. Rail
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13 Jan2014

Freight Broker Agent Training Course Overview

Once you decide that the freight logistics, shipping, and overall transportation industry is where you are going, inevitably you will look towards courses you can take to begin your journey. Expect to find a lot of freight broker agent training courses from all over. They are an incredible first step, and for many, enough that … Continue reading Freight Broker Agent Training Course Overview
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06 Jan2014

Did You Find a Freight Broker Agents Opening Near You?

“Become a freight broker agent!” It’s a job that has become increasingly popular. You hear about a Freight Broker Agents opening near you and you begin to look into just what that means. More importantly, how do you get started? Of course, as in any career, knowing more about the field and having initial connections … Continue reading Did You Find a Freight Broker Agents Opening Near You?
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30 Dec2013

Choosing a Freight Transport Company

Whether you need to move your personal items across the country, or your business needs to ship products to a client in the next state, finding a reliable freight transport company that you trust is an important decision. There are a few things you should keep in mind as you’re evaluating companies to carry your … Continue reading Choosing a Freight Transport Company
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