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Refrigerated LTL Shipments: Here’s What You Need to Know

Refrigerated LTL Shipments: Here’s What You Need to Know

One of the most complex transportation modes in the logistics industry is refrigerated less-than-truckload (LTL), due to its complexity and limitations. While many shipping providers are not able to accommodate these shipments, those that can will be better able to service your requests if you are aware of the intricacies of this mode of transportation.

Asset-Based or Non-Asset Based Intermodal Provider: Which is better for you?

Asset-Based or Non-Asset Based Intermodal Provider: Which is better for you?

There’s no easy way to answer the question of whether to go with an asset-based or non-asset based provider for your intermodal needs, because it truly depends on what your business requires to keep components and products moving. So, how do you keep transportation costs low without sacrificing reliability and service? And who do you use to achieve that? In this blog we lay out the facts to help you make the best decision.

Top 4 Intermodal Shipping Myths: Busted

Top 4 Intermodal Shipping Myths: Busted

There seem to be a lot of misconceptions about intermodal shipping, especially compared to other modes of transportation. Shipping over the rail is definitely worth your consideration, so we’re going to set the record straight on some of these intermodal myths. Have you discounted the idea of intermodal shipping because of one of these misunderstandings?

Five Simple Ways to Save Money When Shipping LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Freight

Five Simple Ways to Save Money When Shipping LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Freight

When you get a rate for an LTL shipment, the cost is influenced by so many different factors that it’s actually pretty easy to make some simple changes and see your LTL shipping costs go down. While these tips may not be possible for everyone to implement, you’ll likely find at least one or two of them are relevant to your situation!

Freight Shipping Companies: What's the Difference Between Asset Based and Non-Asset Based?

Freight Shipping Companies: What's the Difference Between Asset Based and Non-Asset Based?

The debate about which kind of provider is “better” – asset based or non-asset based – has been ongoing for years. Some argue that they’ll only work with asset based carriers, others swear by sourcing everything to a single 3PL, and a good amount of companies work with a mix of both kinds of providers. When you’re trying to decide which type of provider is a good fit for your business, weighing the pros and cons can be difficult when you haven’t had the experience of working with both. Check out the pros of working with a non-asset based provider in this blog.

Refrigerated Intermodal Shipping: A High-Tech, Money-Saving, Up-and-Coming Alternative

Refrigerated Intermodal Shipping: A High-Tech, Money-Saving, Up-and-Coming Alternative

Shipping temperature-controlled freight can be a very nervewracking experience. Whether you’re shipping ice cream that could disastrously melt, or beer that might freeze in transit, the risks are higher than a regular truckload shipment because your product is more vulnerable. For a long time, the go-to for shipping refrigerated freight has been, of course, reefer truckload. But did you know that there’s an alternative that is often cheaper and more reliable? Shipping your temp-controlled freight over the rail with refrigerated intermodal is quickly becoming an extremely popular trend.

Intermodal Shipping: A Solution for Sustainability

Intermodal Shipping: A Solution for Sustainability

When your company’s business depends on shipping freight, it’s easy to feel like you have no choice but to negatively impact the environment, due to the inevitable fuel consumption and carbon emissions of the trucking industry. However, many companies either are not aware of, or do not consider, a valuable alternative to truckload shipping that cuts down on these impacts significantly: intermodal shipping (over the rail).

LTL Rate vs. Cost: Why Going with the Lowest Rate Doesn't Always Save You Money

LTL Rate vs. Cost: Why Going with the Lowest Rate Doesn't Always Save You Money

Do you automatically route your LTL shipments to the provider who quotes you the lowest rate? This blog may give you pause to think about the dialogue that could be taking place within your organization in order to determine what your true LTL shipping costs are (this is more than just the rates you’re paying). Reconsidering how you view your overall LTL costs vs. individual rates will help you keep your customers happy and allow you to remain one step ahead of your competition.

LTL Shipping Services for Beginners: Three Terms You Should Know (and Why They're Important)

LTL Shipping Services for Beginners: Three Terms You Should Know (and Why They're Important)

Maybe you just took over the shipping responsibilities for your company and have no idea where to start. Maybe your business has grown from shipping parcel only to shipping one or two pallets at a time and trying to learn about LTL has your head spinning. Either way, never fear. We’ve outlined three of the most important LTL terms you need to know here in this blog.