Bulk Logistics Blog

As we get ready to turn the page on 2021, we want to first take a look back at the year that was. The following is a countdown of the year’s blog posts that resonated most with our readers. 

Since our last Roundup article at the beginning of the summer, the bulk shipping landscape has remained largely the same – much to the consternation of shippers across the country. Terms like “tight capacity” and “driver shortage” are as much a part of

In our ongoing feature, we will periodically profile the men and women who make Bulk Connection a trusted freight partner. In this article, Valerie Thaxton from Bulk Connection’s Billing team talks about the ways that the company’s Billing and Accounting

As we reach the halfway point of 2021, the story in the bulk freight world continues to be the combination of high volumes and low capacity. This edition of the Bulk Freight Roundup will look at both, along with some of the Q2 highlights from the Bulk

One inconvenience unique to bulk freight trucking is that bulk shipments require a tank wash after unloading. This is necessary to prevent contamination when the next product is loaded into the tank or dry bulk trailer. Tank washes are inconvenient

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 examine

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

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 freight

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 transportation