Bulk Logistics Blog

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

With bulk trucking capacity as tight as it is, you need to make sure that once you obtain a truck and driver, the entire shipping process runs smoothly to avoid delays or additional costs. You can do your part by making sure your transportation partner

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

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

If you’re a shipper of chemical products, you already know that chemical bulk transportation services are hard to come by in the current tight-capacity market. What you may not know is that you have a key ally that can help you navigate the market,