Across the nation, LTL freight volumes are approaching (and in some areas exceeding) pre-Covid levels. This would be a great thing, but unfortunately many of our LTL carrier partners are running into staffing shortages on both the driver and terminal sides. With an increase of freight and a decrease of staff, missed pickups and delays are …
When the amount of orders you’re shipping out is big enough, a freight broker is your first point of contact because they primarily facilitate the freight shipment process. In turn, you can focus more on other areas of your business because you will have a partner on the logistics side of the business working for …
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This entry is a guest post by Brandon Rollins, Marketing Consultant at Fulfillrite. Running a successful eCommerce company is a juggling act. It’s not enough to simply sell valuable products for a reasonable price. In order to succeed, you must market your business to generate leads. Once visitors show up on your site, you must …
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When an online store grows larger, logistics and shipping play an even bigger role so the business can run smoothly. Fulfilling orders consistently is paramount to success at a higher level and there comes a point where in-house order fulfillment is no longer feasible. On satisfying customers on a larger scale, third-party logistics (3PL) is …
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When your freight is in transit, it is prone to risk that can damage or cause the loss of your shipment. If a shipment was lost at sea because the container ship sank, the carrier liability is usually not enough to cover the value of the freight. If your truck was involved in an accident, …
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