In today’s volatile bulk freight market, where capacity constraints and service disruptions can strike at any time, it’s more important than ever to be a "shipper of choice." But what exactly does that mean — and how can your organization achieve this
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As the movement of freight involves big equipment, big loads and sometimes big price tags, an accident or other type of mishap during transport can result in big problems. You want to make sure that your carrier is adequately protected by insurance so
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When transporting dry bulk freight, there is critical information that your 3PL partner needs to (a) deliver an accurate rate quote and (b) ensure safe and seamless transport once the load is tendered. In this article, we shed light on what this
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If you’re shipping liquid bulk products, you are likely familiar with bulk liquid tankers, along with totes and drums that may routinely transport your products. What you may be less familiar with are ISO tanks – another transport option for liquid bulk
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In the fast-evolving landscape of chemical logistics, artificial intelligence (AI) promises remarkable advances, particularly in data management, forecasting, and route optimization. However, despite AI's growing capabilities, the human element remains
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Chemical transportation in bulk tanks and trailers is a different world from dry van and other types of truck transport. There are a host of regulations as well as product and equipment concerns that need to be navigated for product to move safely and
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Pneumatic trucking is a specialized method of transporting dry bulk materials such sand, flour, and plastic pellets. This process involves using enclosed tank trailers with a built-in system for loading and unloading materials through air pressure. It is
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Many people dream of being their own boss, but achieving this goal often seems daunting. However, if you have a solid background in the bulk transportation industry, you may be closer to realizing this dream than you think. One of the best ways to gain
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Shipping bulk freight, whether dry bulk or liquid bulk, comes with significant logistical challenges. Managing the right equipment, ensuring carrier reliability, complying with stringent regulations, and optimizing costs all require deep industry
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For carriers and shippers in the bulk freight industry, the logistics of finding reliable tanker washout facilities is a vital part of planning efficient routes. Bulk Connection's tank wash finder tool has been a go-to resource for over five years,
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