No matter what you’re shipping, securing consistent bulk freight transportation services is a challenge your company is likely facing at the moment. The effects of the COVID pandemic continue to impact freight capacity. In this article, we’ll take a
Continue ReadingAs we finally change the calendar to 2021, we all hope to be turning the page on many of the challenges of 2020. This extends to the bulk freight trucking industry, which had its share of ups and downs in the past year. In this article, we’ll briefly
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As we get ready to turn the page on 2020, we want to first take a look back at the year that was. The following is a countdown of the year’s 5 most popular blog posts as determined by our readers. There is a range of topics represented, but all aim to
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Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, dry bulk carrier capacity concerns centered on the driver shortage. While those concerns were still very real heading into this year, the current pandemic brought a new set of capacity challenges to the industry. In this
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The transportation industry is always eventful, and 2019 was no exception. As the driver shortage continues and freight capacity fluctuates, we try to keep our readers abreast of the industry issues affecting bulk transportation. In this post, we look
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Removing the Headaches from Finding Tank Wash Facilities
Here at Bulk Connection, we’re not doctors – we’re bulk freight specialists. This hasn’t stopped us, however, from developing a cure for a very common bulk-freight-industry headache: finding the right tank wash facilities for your operation. This cure
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Find a Tanker Washout with New Bulk Connection Finder Tool
Tank washes are a necessary part of life for us in the bulk freight industry. They can also be a very frustrating one. Locating a tank wash isn’t always quick and easy – and locating one that has the services and amenities you require can be even more
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Becoming a “shipper of choice” is something we talk about quite a bit here on the Bulk Logistics blog. The term represents a sea change in the way that shippers must now view their operations in order to secure capacity from carriers in a strained
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Is capacity tight? Are rates still high or have they come back down to earth? Is rail operating as normal or is it playing catch up after the winter? As we head into spring, we’d like to share what we’ve learned about the bulk transportation industry
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Look to ISO 9001 Certification to Distinguish Top Freight Brokers
If you’re looking to ship bulk freight, brokers can be an invaluable asset to your operation. Instead of sourcing capacity among carriers one-by-one, a bulk freight broker enables you to match your load with a broad network of bulk carriers – all with
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