The holidays can be a nightmare for retailers who need to deliver products to customers under a tight deadline. One thing that makes holiday shipping even harder is when you’re shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT). There are nine classifications of HAZMAT shipping, all of which require special procedures. Shippers who fail to follow U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) protocols can face steep fines or jail time. Worst of all, breaking the rules can result in deadly accidents for anyone near the hazardous items. Keep reading to learn more about HAZMAT shipping, so you can avoid harming others or getting in hot... View Article
Shipping frozen and refrigerated foods is considerably more complicated than you might initially expect. For food to appear on supermarket shelves, it has to go through a specific shipping process so it arrives ready for consumption. Read on to find out how to make shipping fresh food go smoothly. Find the best way to ship You can ship fresh, refrigerated and frozen goods either by truck or by rail. The factors you’ll need to be considering when choosing a shipping service include: Amount: If you have large quantities of food, then rail might be the better choice. You can fit... View Article
Mailing perishable food isn’t as simple as putting it into a box and showing up at the post office. It’s worthwhile to consider exactly how you plan on mailing food from one location to another, whether you’re in the business or just need some help for a one-time shipment. Here are our top tips for mailing food so it arrives on the recipient’s doorstep or business in excellent condition. How to pack refrigerated and frozen food Your average cardboard box won’t be enough to keep frozen or refrigerated food cold. Instead, look for a cold shipping box from a store... View Article
Wondering how COVID-19 has affected intermodal freight, including drayage shipping? From supply chain disruptions to labor shortages, there’s a lot for shipping companies to keep in mind as the pandemic continues into its third year. Read on to learn more about COVID-19 and its impact on freight. What is intermodal transportation? Intermodal transportation involves the movement of cargo from its origin to its destination by at least two forms of transit, including rail, air, sea, land and pipeline. Transfer from one mode to the other occurs at intermodal terminals around the world. Several transportation methods make up the intermodal freight... View Article
COVID-19 has caused disruption in every industry, but the shipping industry is under particular stress due to an unprecedented labor shortage. When it comes to drayage shipping, COVID-19 port restrictions are causing further strain. The labor shortage and port restrictions combined are increasing chassis turnaround time, tying up movement of goods at the country’s ports. Here’s what you need to know about COVID-19-related port restrictions. What’s causing the backlog? COVID-19 has caused a tidal wave of problems for the logistics industry, including container shortages and backlogs at ports. Drayage shipping providers have seen particularly long delays due to global supply... View Article
