Industry Information, Shipping to Canada
LTL Transportation Companies – Direct Service vs. Hub and Spoke
There are two distinct ways that LTL shipments are transported in North America by LTL Transportation Companies. Most people don’t appreciate the difference. Here’s an explanation of the two systems and their advantages and disadvantages. Hub and Spoke LTL Transportation Companies When LTL freight moves through a Hub and Spoke…
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Why U.S. Freight Is So Different – Top 10 Reasons
As a transportation company in Canada we deal with customers in both the United States and Canada. The majority of U.S. shippers likely ship 90% or more within the U.S. and less than 10% to Canada. Many shippers in the U.S. may only ship to Canada once or twice a…
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What a 3PL Can do for YOU
A 3PL (Third Party Logistics Company) is a non-asset based company (doesn’t own trucks or equipment) that can help you
1. reduce costs,
2. reduce risk
3. save time and expense in the implementation of your logistics strategy.
Here’s how they do it….
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