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Finding Freight Capacity: It’s Okay to Think Outside the TMS

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Andrew Scibelli

For years, segments of the transportation industry have relied on transportation management system (TMS) software for routing, tracking and tracing, routing guide creation, and reporting – from one computer or mobile device screen.  The technology also

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage

Examining an overlooked reason for the truck driver shortage

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Andrew Scibelli

2022 is in full swing and there are small signs of progress – at least theoretically – in confronting the truck driver shortage. The federal government is stepping in to move forward with measures that include an apprenticeship program for

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Posted in Freight Industry Issues

Diversify bulk carrier roster to mitigate truck driver shortage impact

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Andrew Scibelli

Supply chain disruptions were headline news in 2021, and the world of bulk freight had its share. But the biggest challenge for bulk shippers in 2021 was also the biggest challenge in 2020, 2019, and 2018. We’re talking, of course, about the bulk truck

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Posted in Freight Industry Issues

Should bulk shippers skip the 2022 Transportation RFQ?

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Andrew Scibelli

It’s that time of year again, where shippers try to shore up rates for the coming year by sending transportation RFQs (Requests for Quotes) out to carriers and freight brokers. With all the disruption in the supply chain this year, however, are such RFQs

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Posted in Freight Industry Issues

How shippers and carriers are handling the freight capacity crunch

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Andrew Scibelli

As we’ve passed the halfway mark of 2021, we know a few things about the freight capacity crunch: it’s bad and only appears to be getting worse. As a shipper, you are having great difficulty moving freight, while carriers are being offered more loads

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Industry Issues

Dealing with the bulk freight capacity crunch in 2021

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Andrew Scibelli

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

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Industry Issues

ISO-9001 logistics: Why choose a certified freight broker

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Andrew Scibelli

If you’re like many shippers, you’re currently looking to freight brokers for freight transportation capacity due to the ongoing capacity crunch. When looking at your freight broker options, however, you may begin to wonder: “who can I trust?” While

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage

5 Tips for Safe and Effective Bulk Chemical Transport

Posted on October 08, 2020 by Andrew Scibelli

If you’re tasked with shipping bulk chemical products, there’s a few things you should understand about chemical transport before you pick up the phone and call a carrier or freight broker. After all, shipping a chemical product in a bulk liquid tank or

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Posted in chemical tranportation

Lean on 3PLs for Intermodal Freight Transport for Bulk Products

Posted on August 06, 2020 by Andrew Scibelli

For importers and domestic shippers, intermodal freight transport is a key component of the modern supply chain. And it’s as essential for bulk products and materials as it is for finished products. In this article, we’ll examine the role that

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Dry Bulk Transport, Liquid Bulk Transport

Understanding U.S. to Canada Bulk Shipping

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Andrew Scibelli

While the COVID-19 outbreak has temporarily halted non-essential travel between the U.S. and Canada, shipments between the two countries has been largely unaffected. This includes bulk shipments of liquid and dry bulk products. In this article, we’ll

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Dry Bulk Transport, Liquid Bulk Transport

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