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21 Dec2012

Containerization – A Breakthrough in International Freight Shipping

Today, cargo shipping is the most common and most efficient method of global freight shipping. And undeniably, containerization is the key factor behind the astonishing success of ocean freight shipping. A Glance at the History of Containerization Very few people know that the concept of containerization was brought to this world by a great American … Continue reading Containerization – A Breakthrough in International Freight Shipping
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21 Dec2012

Top 8 Reasons Why You Need a Professional Freight Forwarding Company

Physical boundaries are no longer a barrier amongst businesses and entrepreneurs. With the professional service of international logistics service providers, billions of pounds of freight are transported across the world every day. If you are wondering whether you should hire a freight forwarding company or not, you may read on the following 8 points: Supply … Continue reading Top 8 Reasons Why You Need a Professional Freight Forwarding Company
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13 Dec2012

How to Get the Best Freight Rates for your LTL Shipping?

Every time you need to ship small-size freight, you strive to reduce the shipping cost to the possible extent. But, how can you get the best freight rates? What are the things you need to look for in freight shipping companies? Will you wait till the freight size becomes that of the carrier size or … Continue reading How to Get the Best Freight Rates for your LTL Shipping?
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13 Dec2012

Want to Become a Freight Broker? You are Just 3 Steps Away

They are neither a shipper nor a carrier, but they play a significant role in shipping freight. They are an intermediary person or firm who works with both a shipper – who wants to transport its goods, and a carrier – who transports the good in reality. Freight brokers function as a middle man in … Continue reading Want to Become a Freight Broker? You are Just 3 Steps Away
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30 Nov2012

Top 6 Points to Consider Before You Sign Up with a Freight Forwarder

If you are already involved in an import and export business, you may be well-acquainted with the term ‘Freight Forwarder’. For those not aware, a freight forwarder can be an individual or a firm who ships a large number of products via different carriers such as trucks, trains, airplanes and cargo ships. The primary job … Continue reading Top 6 Points to Consider Before You Sign Up with a Freight Forwarder
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30 Nov2012

Watch Out For the 6 Essential Components of a Freight Forwarder

There are a few legitimate components that distinguish an effective freight forwarding company, or a freight forwarder from other under-performing and average firms. However, before discussing those vital elements, it is important to know why businesses need freight forwarding service. An example is if you are a manufacturer who wants to transport its products to … Continue reading Watch Out For the 6 Essential Components of a Freight Forwarder
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21 Nov2012

Enroll in a Freight Broker Agents Training Program or Join a Freight Company?

A freight broker agent is a person or a company that co-ordinates with the entity (person or company) that needs shipping solution and transportation company that offer freight carrying vehicles, takes complete responsibility of the shipment, and make sure the shipment is reached on time and on the right place. Logistic industry has created a … Continue reading Enroll in a Freight Broker Agents Training Program or Join a Freight Company?
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21 Nov2012

8 Important Things to Know Before Shipping LTL Freight

LTL is an acronym for ‘Less-than-Truckload’. LTL freight means that the volume of the shipment isn’t enough to fill the entire area of the truck or carrier. Typically, freight between 150 lbs to 10,000 is moved by LTL carriers. However, if you want to ship something that is over 10,000 lbs, you need to move … Continue reading 8 Important Things to Know Before Shipping LTL Freight
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24 Oct2012

Top 10 Benefits of Becoming a Freight Broker

These days freight brokerage agents are in high demand. The freight industry in the USA alone has crossed the milestone of trillion-dollar turnover per year. Young graduates and other professionals who are looking for a reliable and rewarding career can consider the logistic industry. Freight franchises are the intermediary between manufacturers and the carriers who … Continue reading Top 10 Benefits of Becoming a Freight Broker
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24 Oct2012

Top 7 Factors to Consider When Looking For a Good Freight Forwarder

Freight forwarders store and ship the goods anywhere across the country. However, the company offering international freight shipping service is known as the international freight forwarding company, or international freight forwarder. Today, freight forwarding agents are playing crucial role in the supply chain management. The profession companies dealing in this market guarantee timely delivery of … Continue reading Top 7 Factors to Consider When Looking For a Good Freight Forwarder
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