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16
Jun
BEST PRACTICES IN FREIGHT CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
With the volume of shipments moving through carrier networks damaged or lost shipments will be inevitable. While PNG Logistics Co. utilizes premier carriers and our custom routing reduces the likelihood of a claim, it still happens. Unlike many other companies […]
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16
Jun
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – VGM
Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Requirements The international treaty known as the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) affects all shipment by water effective July 1, 2016. SOLAS requires the filing of a Verified Gross Mass or weight (VGM) as a […]
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13
Jun
The Buck Stops Where?
Here are a few important questions to consider pertaining to carrier payments: “What happens if pay my logistics company and they don’t pay the carrier can they come after me?” The short answer to this question is yes. A carrier […]
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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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