Vessels used in the effective transportation of livestock across the ocean are called livestock carriers or cattle ships. Without the assistance of these ships, international livestock shipping and transport would be impossible to fulfill, resulting in a logistics nightmare. The … Read More
A freight corridor can be described as a route along which freight transportation is moved and the necessary infrastructure to ensure the smooth movement of goods. Such corridors make transportation faster, more cost-effective, and more efficient. Freight corridors also attract … Read More
The Mississippi River is one of the major river systems in the world, not only in terms of size but also in terms of the diversity of its habitat, and biological productivity. As the largest drainage basin in the United … Read More
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year – it’s also the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service, and other mail delivery services. Across the world, people rely on shipping companies to help them spread holiday … Read More
The shipping and logistics industries have been hard-hit by a whole new crisis: a shortage of empty shipping containers. New buyers are struggling to find empty shipping containers on the market. The shortage of empty shipping containers first showed up … Read More
Prior to containerization, freight was packed on pallets and hoisted on board ships. This applied to bulk cargo as well as small orders. Although loading and offloading may have been a little slower and more manually intensive, it worked. The … Read More
If you work in the shipping and distribution industry, the fuel surcharge cost is one of the most important figures you’ll see through the average working day. Due to the daily changing price of crude oil and gas, an additional … Read More
A certified freight or transportation broker is a middleman between shippers and carriers. Instead of taking ownership of the freight, the broker facilitates communication between the shipper and the carrier. Transportation brokers also make sure the handoff goes smoothly between … Read More
The logistics industry, just like any other industry, has its own terminology and jargon. The word freight is one such example. In logistics, freight refers by definition to any products or items that are transported in bulk by air, road, … Read More
Customer centricity refers to the ability of individuals in an organization to understand a customer’s situation, perception, and also expectations. This basically means always putting the customer first. Customer-centric shipping means focusing on delivering the goods that a business supplies … Read More