The bulk freight market has always been cyclical. One year, capacity feels abundant and rates stabilize. The next, trucks tighten, diesel spikes, and shippers scramble for coverage. We’ve written recently about diesel fuel volatility and the hidden
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For many experienced professionals in the bulk freight world, the hardest part of the job isn’t selling freight, it’s everything else that comes with it.
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When shippers think about transportation costs, diesel fuel is often reduced to a single line item: the fuel surcharge.
But behind that surcharge is a much bigger story — one that quietly influences the price of nearly everything we touch, eat, or
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In 2025, shippers turned to the Bulk Connection blog for practical education around bulk freight fundamentals and industry compliance. The most-read articles of the year focused on helping both experienced and newer shippers better understand equipment,
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Every year, chemical and food-grade shippers face the same challenge: how to secure reliable bulk transportation capacity in a market where demand, driver availability, insurance costs, and regional capacity pockets shift constantly. For many shippers,
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In our previous article, we explored why the traditional once-a-year RFQ model is losing effectiveness in today’s volatile bulk transportation market. We discussed how annual bids often become outdated within months, how carriers may struggle to honor
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Every January, many chemical and food-grade shippers kick off the year by issuing transportation RFQs (requests for quotation). The goal: lock in reliable carriers at competitive rates for the next 12 months.
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Look around you. Chances are that much of what you see – from the paint on the wall to the adhesive under your carpet – started its journey inside of a liquid bulk tank. In another article, we introduced you to these tankers along with some of the other
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When most people think about bulk liquid shipping, they picture free-flowing liquids like chemicals, oils, or food-grade ingredients. But not all bulk liquids behave the same way. Wax is a prime example: while it can be transported in liquid form, it’s
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As retirement approaches, many professionals find themselves asking: what’s next? For some, retirement is about rest and relaxation. For others, it’s a chance to stay active, earn supplemental income, and put decades of experience to good use.
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