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13
Jun
Freight Broker Bond
Freight Broker Bond requirements were put in place in the 1930’s by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to act as insurance for the carrier payment in the event that they are not paid by the freight broker. In […]
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26
May
Limited Access Deliveries: Everything You and Your Customers Should Know (Part 2)
So what questions should I ask my customer and what should I tell them? Make sure to get a customer’s cell phone or a number where a customer can be reached. Shipments are often delayed because the carrier cannot schedule […]
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26
May
Limited Access Deliveries: Everything You and Your Customers Should Know (Part 1)
Most freight today still moves B2B, but there is still a good amount of freight that is moved from a commercial location to a residential area or limited access. This has increased slightly over the last few years as UPS […]
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12
May
The 4 Things to Remember About HAZMAT Shipping
As a shipper, the idea of preparing a HAZMAT shipment may definitely feel overwhelming if it’s not something you encounter every day. Do not be dissuaded, after reading through our simple guide, you will be shipping HAZMAT like a […]
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05
May
History of Fuel Surcharges
Fuel Surcharges. What are they? Why and when did they start? Who decides the price? It all started back in 1973 as a result of the Arab oil embargo and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Oil Crisis. […]
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29
Apr
“But we always shipped it at this class…”
A good chunk of our logistics service professional’s day is spent properly classifying product and sending the BOL (Bill of Lading) filled out properly with the right NMFC #. Sometimes we will run into situations where a new vendor will […]
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25
Apr
Panama Canal Draft Restriction
An ongoing drought has prompted the Panama Canal Authority to once again impose draft restrictions on the waterway. Effective May 9, the maximum draft allowed in the canal will be 11.59 meters (38 feet), an advisory from the authority said. […]
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03
Mar
What is an ATA Carnet?
An ATA Carnet, otherwise known as a merchandise passport, is an international customs document that allows the temporary entry of goods, duty and tax free, and is accepted by over 80 countries and territories. Cargo covered and traveling with an […]
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26
Feb
So you are middleman right?
Some times when my sales team first approaches a new client those words are spoken or come across the prospect’s mind. Many distributors, and manufacturers are bombarded with calls from logistics companies with the same request, “Is there anything on […]
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13
Nov
NEW CONTAINER WEIGHT RULES
Steamship lines, logistics providers, exporters and importers are coming together to figure out the best way to implement the new global regulations which will require container weight to be certified before they can be loaded onto a vessel. The regulations […]
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