Nowadays shipping industry keeps few to none of the shipping practices considered normal two or three decades ago. Significant improvements and changes have influenced the way the logistics industry deals with the demands of its customer base.By now, you are probably aware of the impact transportation management systems, drones and robotics are … [Read more...]
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ShipX Becomes FreightorGator in Company RebrandingShipX Unveils New Branding to Coincide with Launch of Exclusive Direct Rates from Leading Carriers; Temporarily Waives Booking Fee as Introduction to New BrandKansas City, Mo. – June 15, 2016– ShipX, the Kansas City-based online freight exchange, today announces the company’s rebrand to … [Read more...]
Why the Freight Industry Needs to get Millennial Friendly
A workforce paradigm shift is underway, and freight industry leaders need to be prepared. Demand for an evolution in the way we ship is growing with the rate of Millennials entering the ranks; in every sector on every continent. Currently in the 25-35 age bracket, Millennials are projected to become half the total workforce by 2020. These men and … [Read more...]
Residential and Commercial Guide to Moving with LTL
LTL isn’t just for machine parts, pallets of packaged products, and other pieces of the supply chain. Companies and individuals are increasingly looking to move furniture and belongings without truckload shipping. But is this really a good idea, or too good to be true? Here’s a breakdown of what businesses and homeowners stand to gain - and … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Extra Charges on Shipments
FreightorGator customers and LTL shippers as a whole are constantly running into issues around extra class and reweigh cost. FreightorGator CEO, Augie Grasis, has some words of wisdom to help you avoid getting hit with these dreaded and unexpected freight fees in the future.Everyone, and I mean everyone, hates extra charges on LTL freight … [Read more...]
Navigating the World of LTL Shipping
Newcomers to less-than-truckload shipping are often daunted by the multifaceted and seemingly finicky nature of the beast. LTL is the halfway point between parcel post and full-truck freight, the result being a myriad of merged elements to remember and new terminology to learn. The ultimate goal is, of course, to meld your existing operations with … [Read more...]
Furniture Freight Shipping: Get to Know Your Options
Shipping furniture from one place to another will always be a logistical challenge. Luckily, it’s nothing the average person can’t handle, especially considering the various approaches available to ship furniture. Every special situation and price range can be met with the right combination of methods; but which are the right ones to choose?The … [Read more...]
Transportation Management Systems (TMS): What You Need to Know
Companies relying on repeated LTL shipping will eventually consider ways to reduce the time and financial burdens associated. One option is utilizing a transportation management system, but what is that, exactly? Furthermore, how can small businesses ensure they’re using TMS to maximize efficiency and improve accounting? Here are the fundamentals … [Read more...]
Top Tech Must-Haves for Small Business Owners in 2016
Logistics are often forgotten when thinking about business tech and the tools that every small business should be powered by. However, overlooking logistics is a fatal move. Logistics are what create the connections that any business needs to thrive. Without the newest and most reliable tools available, there is a good chance that your competitor … [Read more...]
How Amazon Changed the Shipping Game
Regardless of how you feel about Amazon.com, there is one thing you can’t deny: The company has forever changed the landscape of shipping customer goods. Prior to Amazon’s 2-day shipping option, truckers and shippers only had to consider the weight of things. Now there’s an environment of ever-changing variables that affects shipping, courtesy of … [Read more...]
