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28
Aug
Hurricane Harvey wreaks havoc on Gulf Coast
By Elizabeth Landrum / American Shipper Hurricane Harvey struck Texas this past weekend as a category 4 storm, later dropping to a category 3, wreaking havoc on local supply chains. The Port of Houston announced it would be closed on […]
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23
Aug
Why Less-than-Truckload Rates Are Changing
If you’ve been in transportation or logistics for any length of time, you already know that nothing stays the same for long. Recent less than truckload (LTL) rates and capacity levels have been below the historical levels we saw from […]
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17
Aug
UPDATED MARKET FORECAST FOR INTERNATIONAL OCEAN FREIGHT
According to increased loading factors, ocean carriers will most likely plan to increase their rates and enjoy the profit gain. As such, the ocean lines have planned General Rate Increases throughout the summer months and into fall. As we all […]
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17
Aug
AUTONOMOUS SHIPS ARE ALMOST HERE
In a world where autonomous cars have become all the rage of the future, it may be easily overlooked how close the technology is coming to seaborne transportation. The world’s first crew less, automated cargo ship will launch in […]
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02
Aug
CLASSIFICATION CHANGES THAT CAN AFFECT YOUR FREIGHT COSTS
To keep up with the shifts in the LTL industry, The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) releases occasional updates to its commoditization standard. Effective August 5th, 2017, NMFTA is going to place the below changes in the National Motor […]
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26
Jul
RUSH
Your shipments are in good care also because of Rush. Our good friend just turned 4 weeks on Monday July 24th. HAPPY 4 WEEKS RUSH!
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20
Jul
Considerations for packing your cargo into a container
If you are an exporter and especially if you newer at exporting, you should have a checklist of points to consider before packing your cargo. Remember to use the right type and size of container. It is very important that […]
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12
Jul
HOW PACKAGING CAN AFFECT THE COST OF SHIPPING
There are many factors that go into how carriers cost out their freight; National Motor Freight Classification (“NMFC”) item numbers, cost per CWT, exception ratings, FAKs [freight all kinds], shipment volumes and frequency. However, all carriers are really selling is […]
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12
Jul
PNG Worldwide offers third party no hassle CARGO freight insurance
Every day thousands of shipments are processed by Less Than Truckload (LTL) carriers. Many LTL and FTL carriers are trusted by SHIPPERS to ensure that their freight makes it to the final destination safely and in one piece. However, an […]
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03
Jul
FMSCA Proposes Two Options to Address the Driver Shortage
The transportation industry provides millions of people an income each year. According to Driver Solutions, truck driving is the most popular job in 29 states. Yet, this industry remains one of the most forgotten about. Truck drivers are running more miles […]
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