Tag: Container Shipping

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COVID-19 Protective Measures for Freight Shipping Industry

The COVID-19 global pandemic has taken over the whole world, and it has severely affected most of the global industries and businesses. We have been all aware of the alarming reports of the virus causing thousands of deaths in specific countries, but now it’s also spreading very rapidly across the world. What are the most important protective measures against the COVID-19, especially in the freight … Continue reading COVID-19 Protective Measures for Freight Shipping Industry

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How Trucking Companies can Reduce Harmful Emissions by using Technology

If you are working at a trucking company or any transportation company in the Unites States, you probably know how ‘carbon dioxide emissions’ is a very hot topic nowadays. It has even passed the electricity emissions in 2017 after a long time since 1978. These huge numbers are strongly alarming. In this regard, transportation has been considered the biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions in … Continue reading How Trucking Companies can Reduce Harmful Emissions by using Technology

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The Meaning and Advantages of Transloading

A long-distance shipment is not a simple process. However, transloading makes this process more manageable for both shippers and carriers. It starts when container loads are transferred from port to a warehouse and ends when it reaches its final deliver location. Transloading process does not only work for ships and trucks, but it is also a practical approach for trains and plains. What is Transloading? … Continue reading The Meaning and Advantages of Transloading

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The Meaning and Advantages of Cross Docking

Cross docking has become an essential factor in growth for a logistics and warehousing organization because speed and productivity matter a lot. Providing cross docking in Miami and across Florida is a significant service that can be implemented to achieve a competitive advantage. If you’re using cross docking in the right circumstances, it can provide you a lot of benefits, including; efficiency and handling times. … Continue reading The Meaning and Advantages of Cross Docking

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Things to Know About Drayage Services in Miami, Florida

The consistent improvement of customer satisfaction is essential to any businesses in any regions, especially when it comes to logistics and more specifically to drayage services in Miami, Florida. Not only it leads to the growth of the business, but also ensures customer loyalty. In today’s rapidly moving world, fastened shipping is a must. Businesses, small or big, are always looking to improve the overall … Continue reading Things to Know About Drayage Services in Miami, Florida

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Greener Trucking

Trucking Can Also Be Green Trucking is not usually thought of as being environmentally friendly. And with good reason. Trucks emit a significant part of the global supply chain’s carbon footprint. That being said, it’s completely possible to make trucking, and supply chains in general, greener. Here’s a couple of measures you can explore in order to make your supply chain more environmentally friendly. You … Continue reading Greener Trucking

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QuickLoad announces Quick Quotes & New Container Services for Shippers

Quickload, an online logistics platform designed to connect shippers with trucking companies, will make its debut appearance at The Great American Trucking Show later this month. Quickload will be located in booth #30019 and encourages all attendees to stop by to learn about the company and its in-house technology. “We are thrilled to meet and collaborate industry leaders at this year’s Great American Trucking Show. We are excited … Continue reading QuickLoad announces Quick Quotes & New Container Services for Shippers

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Logistics Word of the Day: Pre-Pull

The logistics industry almost has its own language. A typical conversation between two logistics pros is filled with jargon that is very hard for industry outsiders to understand. This article series will explore some of these words as a fun way of getting to know the ins and outs of logistics. Today’s word is pre-pull. When a container arrives at a port, you usually have a … Continue reading Logistics Word of the Day: Pre-Pull

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Logistics Word of the Day: Dead-head

The logistics industry almost has its own language. A typical conversation between two logistics pros is filled with jargon that is very hard for industry outsiders to understand. This article series will explore some of these words as a fun way of getting to know the ins and outs of logistics. Today’s word is dead-head. In music, a deadhead can only mean one thing: a loyal … Continue reading Logistics Word of the Day: Dead-head

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