How Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) Can Drive Cost Savings for U.S. Shippers

Posted by Brandon Nelson on Oct 23, 2024 9:00:00 AM

In today's global economy, U.S. shippers are constantly searching for ways to reduce costs and streamline operations. 

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Infographic: Transloading vs. Cross-Docking

Posted by ATS on Sep 13, 2024 2:05:26 PM

Transloading vs cross-docking — what's the difference? 

While both are commonly-used logistics methods, the difference between transloading and cross-docking is their purposes.

Transloading focuses on ..

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Retail Peak Season 2024: What to Expect and Planning Tips

Posted by Eric Olson on Sep 6, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Wondering what the 2024 peak retail season will look like from a transportation perspective? You're far from alone.

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What Is Nearshoring (And Why Should Shippers Care?)

Posted by Patrick Eversman and Jerry Ramirez on Jul 17, 2024 9:00:00 AM

International shipping is, by its very nature, risky business. So many things can disrupt a global supply chain, from sluggish port operations to geopolitical conflict to capacity shortages. Heck, even the..

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How Do Freight Rates Affect Service Failures?

Posted by Reid Eggen on Jul 15, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Does it seem like your freight shipments are failing more lately? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining things. 

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What Is Managed Transportation?

Posted by Andrew Amaro on Jul 12, 2024 9:00:00 AM

To say that freight shippers have a lot on their plates would be an understatement. The constant juggle of schedules, carriers, regulations, costs, and timelines can be overwhelming — not to mention a drain on..

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Detention Fees: Who Pays?

Posted by Derek Ertl on Jul 3, 2024 9:00:00 AM

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Why Is Local Oversize Permitting So Hard?

Posted by Joanna Jungels on May 28, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Sending valuable freight across the country is a stressful experience for shippers — and that’s before factoring in the extra time, effort, and cost to obtain over-dimensional (OD) freight permits. 

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From Headlines to Headaches: How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Disruptive Events

Posted by Josh Porwoll on Apr 29, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Whether it’s an infrastructure failure, an accident that shuts down traffic, or a Taylor Swift concert, changes to traffic patterns and volumes can interrupt your freight shipping plans in a big way. 

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Requesting a Warehousing Quote: What Shippers Need to Know

Posted by Kevin Hochstatter and Tyler Ugran on Apr 12, 2024 3:00:00 PM

It’s a transportation tale as old as time: You know your freight needs a dry, secure place to hang out before it heads to its ultimate destination, but you’re at a bit of a loss when it comes to sending out..

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