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Freight/Shipping Trends | Industry News | Logistics | Transportation | Freight Rates | News
By:
Brad Loeb
January 19th, 2023
What will 2023 look like for the freight market and broader economy? Our magic eight ball says, "Answer unclear; ask later." Although inflation rates have been decreasing for the ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Best Practices | Safety | Freight Management | Shippers
By:
Stephanie Wilson
January 17th, 2023
Did you know there are 161 million miles of highway in the United States? With over four million trucks on the road each year, accidents and cargo damage are an unfortunate part ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Freight Management | Shippers
By:
Taylor Borum
January 5th, 2023
Every shipper's goal is to make the most of their transportation spend while ensuring their products arrive at their customer's doorstep safely and on time. With the strategic ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers
By:
Taylor Borum
December 27th, 2022
You may have seenin the news recently that many major retailers are shortening their return windows and adding restocking fees ahead of the holiday season, particularly for online ...
By:
Morgan Holmes
December 22nd, 2022
These holiday transportation facts will leave you saying, "Sleigh it ain't so!" 🛷❄️ We all know that the holiday season is one of the busiest times for logistics professionals, ...
Freight/Shipping Trends | Industry News | Logistics | Transportation | Freight Rates | News
By:
Brad Loeb
December 16th, 2022
We’re finally nearing the end of 2022, and what a year it’s been. Between inflation, global tension, and unpredictable consumer demand, it’s difficult to forecast what the ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Best Practices | Safety | Freight Rates | Freight Management | Shippers
By:
Taylor Borum
December 13th, 2022
With the traditional RFP season just around the corner, it’s time for shippers to begin evaluating transportation providers. It's enticing to automatically award your business to ...
Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Agent Program | Freight Management | Freight Broker
By:
Taylor Borum
December 6th, 2022
As a freight broker responsible for cultivating your own book of business, it helps to understand which cities are the most logistics-friendly for shippers. Whether it's easy ...
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