December 11, 2019 4:47 am
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There are plenty of ways to save money on LTL shipments beyond just renegotiating rates with your carriers. In fact, many strategies are more effective than rate renegotiation. You’re only going to be able to get those rates down so far—those carriers have margins to think of as well. If you’re looking to engage in smarter LTL budgeting in Houston, TX, here are a few examples of some of the strategies you can employ to save money: Protect your packaging: One of the areas in which companies quickly lose money in their LTL shipping is by dealing with damaged freight. To avoid this damage, make sure you’ve protected the packaging as much as possible. Use the proper packaging materials and... View Article
November 27, 2019 4:47 am
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One of the ways you can remain competitive as a business owner is to focus on developing an efficient and reliable supply chain. When that supply chain is cut off or inconsistent, it can have some significant negative effects on your business. Part of your supply chain involves choosing the correct shipping modes. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is one of the best methods of shipping for owners of small businesses in particular, because it allows them to get their shipments to their destinations on time and on budget. Rather than renting space in an entire truck to carry less than a truck’s worth of supplies or products, you can share space in a truck with other shipments to make it more... View Article
November 6, 2019 4:25 pm
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A “reefer” is a refrigerated shipping container such as a truck, railroad car or ship. Reefers keep temperature-sensitive cargo cool during transportation. If you ship goods that require climate control, like perishable food items, reefers are a good choice for LTL shipping methods in Houston, TX. The benefits of reefer shipping If you ship temperature-sensitive cargo, hiring a reefer is a must for your LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping. The best thing about LTL shipping is that you don’t have to worry about filling the entire truck, so you can work with other businesses that are shipping goods in the same temperature range to fill a truck together. If you run a small farm and don’t produce truckloads of produce, you can... View Article
October 23, 2019 4:25 pm
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If you ship items as part of your business, you need the right shipping method that makes sense for your goods and your budget. Depending on what you’re sending, you’ll have to decide whether FTL shipping or LTL shipping in Houston, TX is right for you. There are a few factors to keep in mind when making your decision: cost, weight, urgency and handling. Full truckload (FTL) shipping describes shipments that take up a truck’s entire weight or space capacity. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping applies to shipments whose goods do not meet the weight capacity or do not use the entire space capacity of the truck. Unsure which is best for your business? Keep reading to learn more about FTL shipping... View Article
October 10, 2019 11:59 pm
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Freight damage results in major expenses to shippers and customers. It is a hit to inventory and can lead to the potential loss of business, increased shrink levels and the disruption of service. If several packages or shipments suffer damage during freight shipping, it quickly becomes a large and expensive problem. Fortunately, preventing the problem is as simple as packing items correctly. Here are five tips for reducing freight damage in Houston, TX: Do not reuse: Used shipping materials are weak shipping materials. While reusing boxes and packing material seems economical and environmentally friendly, it also risks damage. The boxes have already been through one round of shipping, and are therefore compromised. It is best to flatten and recycle used... View Article
