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29 Jan2013

12 Most Common Designs of Shipping Containers

Shipping containers form the most fundamental part of the global economy. The containers are used to store goods that need to be transported from one place to another across the globe. Use of standardized shipping containers has revolutionized the way businesses ship their products, and made it drastically easy and affordable for them. From a … Continue reading 12 Most Common Designs of Shipping Containers
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16 Jan2013

Global Freight Shipping: Air Freight Vs Ocean Freight

Businesses often come across scenarios when they have to choose one of the many options available in the industry, ensuring it helps them maintain their existing bottom-line or grow noticeably. When the point is about international cargo freight shipping, the businesses have two choices: air freight and ocean freight; as rail freight and trucking freight … Continue reading Global Freight Shipping: Air Freight Vs Ocean Freight
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10 Jan2013

A Basic Guide to LTL

Less than Truck Load, abbreviated as LTL, is fast becoming one of the most popular means of freight shipping these days. A shipment whose volume is less than full truckload needs to resort to LTL service offered by logistic solution provider companies. LTL allows fast, safe and economical shipment of the freight that is comparatively … Continue reading A Basic Guide to LTL
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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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