Check out last month's new transportation updates in the shipping industry.

Many terms are confused in the logistics and transportation industry, especially if you don't have years of industry experience. Examples of words that might be confused are '3PL Provider' and 'freight broker.' Many shippers consider these terms interchangeable; however, there is a significant difference between a 3PL and a freight broker.

Trust and Respect are the two things needed to build a successful relationship with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Often, these terms become the exception, not the rule. As a result, many shippers that use 3PL providers believe that micromanagement and persistent price pressure will prove the best result. In reality, the opposite is true.

The shipping industry has noticed that most of the companies use preloaded containers. So, this makes us assume that drop and hook would be a hit with shippers and carriers? But what is drop and hook, and what are the advantages?

Check out last month's new transportation updates in the shipping industry.

A company’s logistics is turning materials into products and delivering the products to the customers. We know these processes as “inbound logistics” and “outbound logistics.” Knowing the difference between the two is essential for understanding the flow of logistics.

If you are ordering a heavy load for your business, you will need to consider how it will be delivered. Usually, heavy equipment is shipped on a pallet and arrives on either an FTL (full-truckload) or LTL (less-than-truckload). If your facility has access to a loading dock, then you're set. However, what happens if you don't have access to a loading dock? How will you get the products off the truck? Considering a liftgate service could be your best option.

Learn how to calculate your freight shipping costs in minutes.

Check out last month’s new transportation updates in the shipping industry.

The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably altered the e-commerce environment. As a result, new market demands are straining retail supply chains worldwide due to strong digitalization and the exponential expansion of internet shopping.

The prolonged global port congestion, caused by the inability of the biggest ports to handle all arriving ships, is expected to last at least until the first half of 2022.

Engaging your suppliers in a vendor compliance program is an effective way to foster a trusted relationship with them and ensure superior performance from their side.

There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates of August 2021!

FTR’s Intermodal Competitive Index (ICI) rose in October 2016, reflecting a moderately favorable environment for intermodal transportation. The ICI looks at a variety of factors including truck capacity, fuel prices, rail service, intermodal rates, and more.