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23 Dec2013

Preparing Your Shipment for a Freight Shipping Company

You have hired a freight shipping company for the first time. Now it is time to consider how to prepare your shipment. Here are some general tips to consider as you prepare your freight. Consider palletizing. If there are many pieces to your freight, bundling them on a pallet and protecting them properly is a … Continue reading Preparing Your Shipment for a Freight Shipping Company
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16 Dec2013

Four Requirements to Starting a Freight Shipping Business

If you’re entrepreneurial at heart, starting a freight shipping businessmay be a solid option for you and your future. What is this? Freight brokers are the middlemen in the transportation arena. Although that may not sound flashy, they provide a needed service. One person, with the right start, could become a freight broker. You might … Continue reading Four Requirements to Starting a Freight Shipping Business
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12 Dec2013

When to Use a Freight Shipping Service

When you are a single person sending a letter or small-to-medium sized package to your parents or children, you know what to do. You’re going to use the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, or any number of other services. You can figure it out relatively quickly. If you are part of a large company, it’s even … Continue reading When to Use a Freight Shipping Service
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02 Dec2013

Is a Freight Broker Program Right for You?

There are millions of unique jobs available that, thanks to the internet, have gotten a lot of buzz, primarily through message boards. Some say they had a horrible experience trying to make a living, while others swear that their years of experience working in the field have been a dream come true. In many instances, … Continue reading Is a Freight Broker Program Right for You?
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22 Nov2013

Difference between a Freight Broker and a Freight Forwarder

These are two things that you are bound to come across when researching options for shipping freight. The term “middle-man” or those who act as an intermediary between the buyer and the seller can sometimes have a negative connotation. But in shipping, there are very good reasons for having those in the middle who can … Continue reading Difference between a Freight Broker and a Freight Forwarder
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28 Oct2013

Benefits of Using Freight Brokerage Agents

There are a lot of little parts that make up a successful business. For businesses that have to deal with the logistics of shipping and receiving parts and products, it can easily become a little complicated. For many businesses, dealing with freight shipping jobs, and the technical logistics of shipping their products, is something that … Continue reading Benefits of Using Freight Brokerage Agents
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22 Oct2013

What Types of Items can be handled by a Freight Forwarder?

There are many different requirements that need to be taken care of in order to effectively and efficiently run a business. In almost any business, shipping and receiving items is a vital part of the whole process. Many manufacturing jobs may require parts be shipped to them in order for them to be able to … Continue reading What Types of Items can be handled by a Freight Forwarder?
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18 Oct2013

Different Types of Freight Shipping

When it comes to dealing with freight shipping there are a number of options to consider. Shipping is a necessary aspect of almost any business that deals with the creation, distribution, or sale of consumer goods. In order to make these industries possible it requires a critical network of transportation and freight services so that … Continue reading Different Types of Freight Shipping
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23 Sep2013

Starting a Freight Service Company of Your Own

Are you fed up with job uncertainty? Well, most of us are. Companies keep laying people off and finding new employment can be a daunting task. So why not become your own boss? Consider positioning yourself in the freight broker industry. Let us discuss the various steps required to start a freight company. Step 1 … Continue reading Starting a Freight Service Company of Your Own
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18 Sep2013

Key Points to manage a Freight Brokerage Business

A freight broker is an intermediary between the buyer that requires shipping services and an authorized carrier company for goods. They can be called a match between carrier and cargo. A freight broker plays a crucial role in the cargo movement by determining the needs of a shipper and connecting it with the motor carrier, … Continue reading Key Points to manage a Freight Brokerage Business
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