3 Ways Cross-Docking Can Benefit Your Industrial Chemical Business

Warehousing and storage costs can put a significant dent in any business’s bottom line, but long-term product storage can be particularly troublesome for businesses that deal with industrial chemicals. Storing bulk quantities of toxic, flammable, or explosive industrial chemicals can quickly send warehousing costs spiraling out of control, especially during periods of low demand. However,…

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Avoid These 4 Shipping Mistakes

When you need to send a professional shipment, you may believe the process to be simple. After all, if you have everything in crates and pay the right people at the right times, the rest of the process shouldn’t involve you. If you take this approach to your shipments, though, you’ll likely find yourself making…

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3 Strategies to Hurricane-Proof Your Supply Chain

Experts predict the 2020 hurricane season will see plenty of action due to warmer-than-average ocean temperatures. Large tropical storms and hurricanes can halt air travel, flood roads, block trucking routes, and cause damage to valuable freight and inventory. Any business, large or small, needs a consistent and reliable supply chain. Now may be a good…

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4 Important Ocean Freight Cargo Terms

As your small business grows and its shipping needs become larger and more spread out, you will encounter a slew of new and unfamiliar shipping terms. One key to ensuring the best results and fewest surprise expenses is to understand these new terms and acronyms. Here are a few of the most important for any…

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Should Your Company Use a Transloading Service?

Does your business transport goods long distances on a regular basis? Then you know the struggle to maintain high quality, quick delivery, and low expenses. Many modern businesses like yours have discovered the many benefits of using a transloading service to boost all three of these factors. How can such a service help you? Discover…

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