Major Shipping Routes for Global Trade
Maritime shipping lanes operate like the highways of the sea. Find out which routes get the most traffic and learn more about the freight being transported.
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A Shipper’s Guide to the Full Truckload Market
Get up to speed on full truckload. Explore what it is, how the market works, and what trends to watch out for to stay ahead in the capacity game.
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The Benefits of Shipping LTL Compared to Parcel
Struggling between parcel vs. LTL when freight could go either mode? Learn how they’re different and discover when LTL may be better in a changing parcel market.
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How to Prepare for Supply Chain Disruptions
In today’s climate where capacity and driver shortages are top industry news stories, it’s crucial to plan for the expected and the unexpected. Learn how successful businesses prepare for disruptions.
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Why Mode Optimization Is Important For Your Supply Chain
Ship freight at the right time for the right price with mode optimization. See how this strategy can help you balance customer needs with business goals.
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EDI vs API: Which is Right for My Business?
Gain supply chain efficiency with the right connections
The ability to transfer data quickly and securely between systems is critical for managing a supply chain. Without it, basic business functions such as quoting, tracking and invoicing have to be completed manually — taking up valuable time that could be spent on more strategic tasks. But while most people agree integrations like EDI and API are vital for this type of data exchange, not everyone agrees on which is best for business. And the debate will likely continue for some time.
Understanding the Effects of Driver Detention
How is detention impacting your supply chain?
Driver detention has been a big issue in the transportation industry for many years, but electronic logging devices (ELDs) have put a spotlight on the topic since the mandate took full effect in 2019. Though the impact of ELDs is still being analyzed, the way they record drivers’ hours of service (HOS) has made time more valuable than ever.
How ELDs Affect Shippers
The ELD mandate: where are we now?
According to an American Transportation Research Industry (ATRI) report, 2020 was the first year since 2012 that the ELD mandate has not been included in the Top Industry Issue Rankings. While that may be the case, related issues that affect shippers, like detention/delay and hours-of-service (HOS), remain top concerns. Learn more about the impact the ELD mandate has had on the industry, from implementat
Tips for Shipping Temperature-Sensitive Freight
7 ways to keep temperature-sensitive freight safe
If a shipment has specific temperature requirements, failure to meet them can cause items to lose their value — decreasing product acceptance rates (or increasing returns) and making it difficult for you to get paid for your orders. Use these 7 tips to safeguard your freight and ensure everything arrives as it should.
Truckload Lane Highlight
Get capacity and competitive rates in your key truckload lanes
Peak season demand, fluctuating capacity levels and other market changes can cause delays and rate increases for truckload shippers. And when these issues happen in areas critical to your supply chain, your bottom line can take a significant hit.