Every chemical and food-grade shipper’s transportation needs look a little different.
Some companies want one trusted logistics partner to manage most or all of their bulk freight. Others already have strong carrier relationships but need backup
Continue ReadingPosted in Bulk Transportation
Rail service plays a vital role in many bulk freight operations. For both liquid and dry bulk shippers, rail can be an efficient and cost-effective solution to moving high volumes over long distances. But when rail interruptions occur, their impact can
Continue ReadingPosted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Industry Issues, rail interruptions
When choosing a bulk freight carrier, the tanks and equipment used in bulk liquid transportation are critically important – far more so than selecting a carrier for dry van freight, where most any trailer will do. With bulk liquid transportation, the
Continue ReadingPosted in Liquid Bulk Transport
There are plenty of options available for shippers to put their bulk freight in motion. Yet, the advantages of using one of the most tried and true of these options, the freight 3PL, may still be largely unknown to some shippers. So, to set the record
Continue ReadingPosted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage
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
Continue ReadingPosted in Bulk Transportation, Dry Bulk Transport, Liquid Bulk Transport, Freight Brokerage
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.
Continue ReadingPosted in Bulk Freight Agent
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
Continue ReadingPosted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Industry Issues
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,
Continue ReadingPosted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Industry Issues
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,
Continue ReadingPosted in Bulk Transportation
