Bulk Logistics Blog

When your products are shipped via dry van, there isn’t much to think about in regard to the dry van trailer. Temperature concerns aside, just about any dry van trailer is capable of transporting product. The same is not the case with bulk liquid

In the first four months of 2021, bulk freight shippers have seen tight capacity and high rates for bulk trucking services. Both of those trends have continued in May and show no signs of letting up as we head into summer. In this article, we’ll

One of the biggest differences between liquid bulk and other kinds of freight trucking is the need to wash the trailer tank after unloading. Tank washing is a vital, though inconvenient, part of bulk liquid shipping that prevents cross contact of

Do you ever wish a 3PL provider could ‘share a brain’ with logistics pros at your company and think and act as though it was part of your internal team? When it comes to transportation logistics, that’s exactly what is possible through managed

While the calendar has changed to a new month and a new quarter, the bulk freight landscape remains largely the same with tight capacity and high rates. Despite these challenges, there are things that you can do to secure the freight your company

With bulk trucking capacity as tight as it is, you need to make sure that once you obtain a truck and driver, the entire shipping process runs smoothly to avoid delays or additional costs. You can do your part by making sure your transportation

As the freight capacity crunch drags on, you may begin to wonder if things will get back to normal. While “normal” may look a little different in the future, it is a safe bet that this capacity crunch won’t last forever. How long it lasts, however, is

As March comes to a close, we see a continuation of the bulk freight trends established in January and February. This means high shipping volumes combined with limited bulk trucking capacity. This edition of the Bulk Freight Roundup examines bulk

In our ongoing feature, we periodically profile the men and women who make Bulk Connection a trusted freight partner. In this article, Betty King, Liquid Bulk Transportation Specialist, talks about Bulk Connection’s role as a liquid bulk

If you’re a shipper of chemical products, you already know that chemical bulk transportation services are hard to come by in the current tight-capacity market. What you may not know is that you have a key ally that can help you navigate the market,