When a national energy company asks you coordinate a hugely important shipment in less than a week, you step it up. At least that’s what happened when a Texas headquartered natural gas utility giant approached us with a rather odd sounding freight: a pig launcher. Turns out, though it may have a somewhat comical name, […]
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Holiday Shopping and Shipping Trends for 2014 The Holiday Season is the busiest time of year for retailers and shipping companies. Unfortunately, most people wait to shop until the last minute, which means a lot of shipments go out only a day or two before Christmas. That means all shipping companies work overtime to make
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Tips on How to Stay Safe Moving freight safely and securely is a priority for all truck drivers. While highly valued commodities are always theft targets, hazmat shipments capable of environmental damage must also be protected with the utmost care. With that being said, here is a list of tips all truckers should follow if
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Semi-trucks are not the best at saving fuel. We all know that, but how bad is it? Well, the typical semi-truck averages roughly 6 miles per gallon (mpg). This number will fluctuate depending upon the amount of freight a truck is carrying, the aerodynamics, whether it’s going uphill (sometimes getting 2mpg) or downhill (sometimes 20+mpg),
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has been working to make air cargo more secure in 2013. Trials of the Electronic Consignment Security Declaration (e-CSD) began in late 2012 in Europe and the system is designed to show evidence that security measures have been applied to packages or cargo and document how, by whom and
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If you need to transport heavy equipment quickly and safely, then your best bet is to hire the services of heavy equipment haulers, who can package your equipment safely and securely and deliver it to its destination. But what types of equipment haulers are available and what weights can they handle? Here’s a rough guide:
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With so many shipping companies available across the country, how do you choose the right firm for your company’s needs? Whether you’re a small business looking to deliver occasionally packages or a multi-national corporation with larger needs, there are some steps you can follow to make sure you pick a reliable company.
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When it comes to making a success of your business projects; your own ideas and endeavors are really only half the battle. The other half lies in making sure you choose the right associates with which to partner. If your company relies on the transportation of freight to any great degree, then your choice in
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It still amazes many of us that food from distant parts of the world can arrive on our doorsteps tasting so fresh and vibrant. Thanks to the air freight service agencies across the globe, which specialize in transporting goods quickly and cost effectively worldwide, it’s now easier than ever to enjoy fruit grown in the
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Shipping services such as FedEx and UPS have gained in popularity over the past 12 months, according to recent reports. With more than 98 percent of federal government mail being sent via a private sector shipping company, the U.S Postal Service is struggling to gain a share of this market.
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