Rail service disruptions in North America are typically caused by weather-related events like hurricanes, flooding, and snowstorms that can wreak havoc on rail lines. With such events happening regularly across North America, it’s not a matter of ‘if’
Continue ReadingBulk Connection Celebrates 25 Years of ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 is recognized as one of the most rigorous quality management standards in existence. But despite its benefits, many 3PL transportation providers shy away from adopting it due to the significant challenges it presents. At Bulk Connection,
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Q2 2024 Bulk Freight Roundup
As we close out the second quarter of 2024, the bulk freight transportation industry has seen a steady continuation of trends established in the first quarter. Both liquid and dry bulk trucking volumes have remained consistent, providing a stable
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June marks the 5th anniversary of the Bulk Connection Tank Wash Finder, the bulk freight industry's most comprehensive tank wash location directory.
Since its launch in 2019, the tool has been used tens of thousands of time by dispatchers, drivers and
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Welcome to another installment of our series on getting to know the people behind Bulk Connection. Today, we're featuring Dan Cordock. Dan is a Customer Service Representative (CSR) who has been with Bulk Connection for over 20 years and has performed
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Q1 2024 Update on North American Bulk Transport Capacity
The first quarter of 2024 has been marked by steady freight activity across North America, and bulk trucking capacity has remained stable for both liquid and dry bulk freight.
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Transporting Viscous Bulk Liquids: Using Heat to Preserve Quality
Transporting viscous food-grade bulk liquids like honey, molasses, syrups, and fatty acids requires meticulous preparation to ensure the shipment reaches its destination without compromising quality. These viscous liquids demand specific considerations
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The Role of a Kosher Wash in Food-Grade Bulk Transport
The kosher tank wash process is a specific cleaning procedure used to ensure that transportation and storage tanks comply with kosher dietary laws. This is especially important in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, where tanks might be
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As we wrap up another dynamic year in the world of bulk freight logistics, it's time to reflect on the articles that captivated our readers the most. Here are the three most-read articles from our Bulk Logistics Blog in 2023.
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Q4 2023 Bulk Freight Roundup
We’re reaching the end of Q4 2023 and heading into an exciting new 2024. It hasn’t been a terribly exciting time in the world of bulk trucking for much of 2023 – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Given all the unwanted excitement in recent years, a
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