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Last Updated: March 18, 2024 Shipping auto parts requires a little extra thought and consideration: Engines and transmissions are heavy. Body panels like bumpers, doors, hoods, and trunks are both oversized and susceptible to damage. Wheels, tires, and rims can be awkward to package and transport. And finally, some auto parts like batteries and airbags are considered hazardous materials, so they need special labeling and handling. If you’re moving auto parts to wholesalers, distributors, and retail operations, we’ll offer you our tips and resources to simplify your domestic freight shipments. We’ll show you the ins and outs of moving all kinds of automotive parts via...

Nearly three-quarters of freight in the United States is moved via truck, according to the American Trucking Associations.     If you’re one of the many shippers moving freight over the road, you’ve probably considered less-than-truckload (LTL) service to move your freight. To help you make it easy and cost-effective, we’ll show you everything you need to know about LTL freight shipping.  In This Article What Is LTL Freight? What Are the Pros and Cons of LTL Freight? Understanding & Overcoming Key Challenges for LTL Freight Pricing & Quote Complexity Longer Transit Times Greater Potential for Damage The Advantages of Partnering with a Freight Broker Access...

More than 85% percent of the goods shipped between Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S. move through Jacksonville, Florida. The Port of Jacksonville (also known as JAXPORT) is a major ocean freight gateway, linking the mainland U.S. with the Port of San Juan and Puerto Rico’s other seaports. In this article, we’ll show you what you need to know about moving freight along this route, either northbound to the mainland U.S. or southbound to Puerto Rico. Shipping to a U.S. territory like Puerto Rico can be a little different than shipping freight to other U.S. destinations. We’ll walk you through all the angles to make...

When it comes to over-the-road transportation, you’ll have two main choices: less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) shipping. Each of these options offers different timelines, different costs, and different advantages. We’ll walk you through all of them so you can understand the distinctions—and pick the one that moves goods on your preferred timing, at your preferred budget. In This Article Definitions & Basic Differences: FTL vs. LTL Cost Considerations: FTL Pricing vs. LTL Pricing FTL & LTL Transit Time & Efficiency: A Comparison Safety & Handling of Goods: Who’s the Winner? LTL or FTL? Environmental Impact: Which Has the Lighter Carbon Footprint, LTL or FTL?...

As the transportation industry continues to focus on sustainability, rail freight continues to stand out. The consulting firm IDC calls rail “the most energy efficient and least carbon intensive freight transportation mode.” Case in point: Rail makes up about 9% of freight activity, but it only accounts for 3% of energy use in the transportation sector. But the rail industry isn’t resting on its laurels. Instead, the industry continues to embrace technological innovations designed to reduce its carbon footprint even further, improve safety, increase efficiency, prevent breakdowns, and keep cargo moving. In this article, we’ll investigate some of the latest innovations in rail freight, including...

Understanding the difference between transloading and intermodal freight shipping can help you keep your cargo moving efficiently—and save you money. Not sure what these logistics terms mean? We’ll walk you through the definitions of both, and explain which method to choose when—and why. We’ll also throw in a quick discussion of another similar term, transshipping, so you can understand all of these logistics strategies and pick the right one for your freight. What Does Transloading Mean in Shipping? Transloading refers to moving cargo from one mode of transportation to another. More specifically, when cargo is transloaded, it’s unloaded from one transportation method (such as an...