Reliable package fixation is crucial for adequate loading and is highly recommended for shippers. Palletizing can help reduce overall shipping costs since a pallet is considered a single piece, regardless of the number of packages. Some carriers require mandatory palletizing, so knowing the basics will help avoid confusion while shipping LTL freight.
Sometimes, shippers see delivery from a different perspective than drivers and carriers do. Shipping to limited access locations often confuses, and extra fees can surprise shippers. Still, understanding shipping restrictions can help you avoid logistics inconveniences.
Lift gate delivery service, also called pallet service, may be available at the time of purchase or separately through the carrier you choose to ship your product.
Inventory, also called ‘stock, refers to the complete list of goods and materials that a business holds for future resale or production purposes. Businesses regularly take account of leftover inventory after an accounting period to assign a monetary value to a company’s stock on and determine the profitability of a business. But you may be […]
Getting materials to the site on time and in good shape is a big deal. It’s not just about moving things. It’s about smart planning and knowing the tricks of the trade. Shipping construction materials comes with its own set of puzzles, from dealing with heavy and huge items like concrete blocks to careful stuff […]
Over the years, electronics have become a mainstay in different homes across the globe, as they save time and effort. However, the tables turn differently when it comes to shipping them from one location to another because the process can sometimes be highly demanding and time-consuming, especially when handling heavy electronics. Unlike other regular items, such as […]
Many people are hesitant to ship engines and transmissions. They’re bulky, heavy, and irregularly shaped. They also contain potentially hazardous liquids and oils. Despite these concerns, engines are actually one of the easiest items to ship! They’re durable machines that can handle the shipping process with ease.
Selling heavy equipment online is not a simple process. If you are dealing with this type of business on a regular basis, you know that it might take a long time to get the item sold, a lot of effort to finalize the deal, and careful consideration to properly ship it. Heavy equipment is a specialized, narrow market. There aren’t many people ready to buy heavy pieces of equipment for hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you have a few interested customers, the sale could be a long process, which makes sellin
Before any carrier (transport company) transports any shipment from one location to another, the exact measurement must be provided. In this post, we will show you why accurate freight measurements are important and how to measure for freight properly. Importance of Accurate Freight Measurement It is no secret that the overall cost of your shipment […]
Moving food and other items that can spoil, like medicines, needs special care. Reefer trucking and containers help with this. They are trucks and big boxes that stay cold inside, so the items don’t go bad on their trip. Reefer trucking is used for road travel, and reefer containers are for sea or train journeys. […]