Land and water shipping are the backbone of the global economy. As a shipping company or a company that relies on shipping, you should consider adopting freight consolidation to stay competitive in the current business environment. What Is Freight Consolidation? Freight consolidation encompasses bundling several small shipments going to the same destination into a single truck, container or ship so that they can be shipped together. This cargo consolidation is beneficial to both the shipper and the customer receiving the goods. What are the advantages of freight consolidation? Massive shipping costs saving Some shipment costs like fuel coverage, the scheduling, the... View Article
Whether you’ve gotten sick yourself or you’ve just had trouble buying toilet paper at the grocery store, COVID-19 has taken a toll on us all here in North Charleston, SC. Stories about coronavirus are all over the news, but one thing that doesn’t get covered very much is its effects on the global supply chain. This post will cover what you need to know about COVID-19’s effects on the supply chain and what you should expect in the months to come. Manufacturing decline It’s no surprise that many of the products Americans use and consume are manufactured in China, where... View Article
Countless American industries depend on the freighting industry. Every year, the freighting industry is responsible for transporting billions of pounds of goods across the U.S. Whether you are new to the world of freight shipping, or you’ve been using these services for years, here are three common questions about freight shipping. What is freight shipping? Surprisingly, this is a common question. Many people only have a vague idea of what freight shipping in North Charleston, SC is. Freight shipping is the transportation of goods, whether that’s by rail, road, waterways or air, that takes place between a freight broker and... View Article
