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Sustainable Freight Shipping Ideas for the Future

The shipping industry will be facing many rapid changes in the near future. One change, in particular, is to be more sustainable. We have already seen efforts by companies to “go green” and make drastic changes to address climate change. New studies on climate change have promoted businesses all over the world to take measures for reducing the carbon footprint and turn to sustainable shipping. Right now, the trucking industry is far from the “green” industry that authorities are looking for and hoping for.

Top 5 Tips to Effectively Save Money on Shipping

Many businesses, especially small businesses, are constantly looking for ways to make shipping more efficient and cost-effective. Many believe that shipping expenses are fixed costs that cannot be changed, but that is not the case. There are many different ways to reduce the costs that you should know about to make sure that you are using the resources you need to save money and time when shipping.

Know Your Shipment

You need to be exact when calculating the weight and size of your shipment. Estimating

Package vs Pallet Shipping: What Shipping Pallets Are the Best For You?

Shipment safety is an important concern when arranging the delivery. That’s why packaging and protection play a significant role in your freight’s security. When deciding to ship your items, it is important to know the difference between package and pallet shipping. Depending on what you are shipping, you will need to know whether a package or pallet best fits your shipment.

What is the difference between package and pallet shipping?

A package is usually a cardboard box that smaller items are shipped i

The Logistics Behind Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is upon us and it’s no secret that this holiday is most popular for florists. Not many people take the time to think about the effort put into the supply chain that pulls this whole day off. US consumers purchase the most flowers on Valentine’s Day than any other day of the year, roses being the number one choice. It takes a lot to get those roses market ready, and like all perishable products, they need extra attention. All flowers are considered perishable and require specific temperatures