The Role of a Freight Broker: How They Bridge the Gap Between Shippers and Carriers
In the world of supply chains, freight brokers play a crucial link to act as the operational backbone between shippers and carriers. Apart from the f…
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Retail Closures Skyrocket in 2024: What Does It Really Mean to the Industry and Transport?
The year 2024 has turned out pretty nasty for the retail industry. In fact, more than 7,100 stores are bound to close down before the year is gone,…
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13 Dec 2024
100% Tariffs on BRICS Nations: Stormy Weather Coming for U.S. Supply Chains and Consumers
The new administration that took over plans to impose 100% tariffs on goods from BRICS nations, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Af…
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11 Dec 2024
Freight Brokers and the Holiday Rush: How to Manage Increased Costs
The holiday season is an opportunity as much as it is a challenge for freight brokers. On one side, demand for shipping surges as businesses do every…
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9 Dec 2024
How to Secure Reliable Freight Services in the Final Weeks Before Christmas
The holiday season, especially in weeks preceding Christmas, puts considerable pressure on supply chains. Shippers face a perfect storm of challenges…
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6 Dec 2024
Proposed Tariffs Could Reshape U.S. Economy and Border Trade
The incoming administration has put forth a sweeping plan to fix border security and the rising tide of illegal drugs and immigration. These proposal…
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4 Dec 2024
Cold Chain Logistics for Winter: Managing Temperature Sensitive Shipments
Winter adds layers of intricacy to logistics, particularly to cold chain operations. It involves a tremendous amount of planning, cutting edge techno…
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2 Dec 2024
How to Handle Delays During the Final Weeks of Holiday Shipping
The holiday season is a high stakes period for logistics, especially in the final weeks leading to year end celebrations. With last minute orders flo…
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29 Nov 2024
Managing Capacity Shortages in December: How Freight Brokers Can Help
As December begins, the holiday shopping frenzy kicks into high gear, creating unprecedented demand for shipping services. E-commerce orders surge, r…
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27 Nov 2024
Preparing for Post Thanksgiving Shipments: What Comes Next?
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the most intense period for the logistics industry. After the last turkey has been delivered and the Black Friday…
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25 Nov 2024
Avoiding Last Minute Thanksgiving Shipping Disasters
Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, delicious feasts, and expressing gratitude. But for businesses, especially those in food logistics, it …
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20 Nov 2024
Managing Logistics for Last Minute Holiday Orders
The holiday season can be overwhelming for businesses. As December approaches, customers begin placing last-minute orders, and businesses are faced w…
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18 Nov 2024
Optimizing Load Consolidation to Cut Costs During Peak Season
The holiday season brings surging shipping demand, which can push costs up and strain logistics operations. For businesses that want to stay efficien…
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18 Nov 2024
How Freight Brokers Can Help Retailers Avoid Holiday Shipping Bottlenecks
The holiday shopping season brings a welcome surge in retail sales, but it also comes with its fair share of logistics challenges. As shoppers rush t…
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13 Nov 2024
How to Prepare for Thanksgiving Shipping: Tips for Food and Perishable Freight
As Thanksgiving draws near, food shippers are preparing for a seasonal surge in demand. From fresh turkeys and vegetables to seasonal treats, the log…
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11 Nov 2024
The Role of Freight Brokers in Handling E-Commerce Growth During Holidays
As we approach the holiday season, businesses across the globe are preparing for a significant boost in online orders. With increased demand, the nee…
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8 Nov 2024
Why Peak Season Requires Strong Carrier Relationships
For logistics and shipping, the importance of reliable carrier relationships cannot be overstated especially during peak season, when demand and pres…
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6 Nov 2024
Leveraging Real-Time Tracking to Avoid Holiday Shipping Delays
Leveraging Real-Time Tracking to Avoid Holiday Shipping Delays As the holiday season approaches, the logistics world faces an annual test of effic…
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5 Nov 2024
Preparing for Holiday Shipping: Best Practices for Freight Brokers
With the holiday season approaching, freight brokers face the unique challenge of managing a surge in shipping demands. According to recent projectio…
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1 Nov 2024
How to Manage Shipping Demand Spikes During Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Every year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season with a bang. As consumers look to snag the best deals, logistics opera…
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30 Oct 2024
Understanding FMCSA’s Safety Regulations and Their Impact on Carrier Selection
Safety and reliability are two cornerstones of the transportation industry, and that is where the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)…
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28 Oct 2024
Navigating Freight Shipping During Bad Weather Conditions: A Collaborative Effort Between Brokers, Shippers, and Carriers
Shipping freight during adverse weather conditions is a unique challenge, but it is one that shippers, brokers, and carriers can overcome by working …
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25 Oct 2024
What Shippers Expect During Peak Holidays and How Freight Brokers Make It Happen Year-Round
Whether the holiday is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, or even smaller celebrations like Halloween or Mothers Day; retailers, manufacturers,…
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23 Oct 2024
How Freight Brokers Can Help Small Businesses Cut Shipping Costs
Running a small business comes with a constant challenge: balancing expenses to maintain profitability. One of the most significant and unpredictable…
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21 Oct 2024
How Halloween Impacts the Transportation Industry
Halloween is no longer just a day for trick-or-treaters and costume parties. Over the years, it has evolved into a billion-dollar industry with massi…
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18 Oct 2024
Ports, Retail Season Bottlenecks, and the Role of Exports
As the retail season approaches its peak, U.S. ports are gearing up for an influx of imports that fuel the holiday shopping season. However, it is no…
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17 Oct 2024
What Shippers Can Expect for the Remainder of the Year
As we head into the final months of the year, shippers face a whirlwind of activity. The last quarter is always a busy period, driven by heightened d…
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