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FTL vs. LTL Shipping | Lax Freight
July 2, 2024

FTL vs. LTL Shipping: Key Differences, Benefits, and Best Uses

The efficient and timely delivery requires a careful choice of the suitable shipping method. Two most common types are full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL). They are used for different logistics requirements and cargo volumes and types. In the article we explore the main aspects of these methods, their differences, and an analysis to make […]

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AWB Guide
June 28, 2024

The Ultimate Air Waybill (AWB) Guide

The Air Waybill is a main document of the air shipping that ensures the efficient and timely delivery. It serves as a contract of carriage and receipt of goods, providing cargo tracking, customs clearance, and legal compliance. The article includes the review of the document’s critical aspects, its functions and requirements, and an airway bill […]

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Intermodal Transportation
June 25, 2024

What Is Intermodal Transportation?

Intermodal transportation became a revolutionary decision for logistics. Integrating various modes of transport, such as trucks, trains, ships, and plains, may optimize the smooth and efficient movement of goods. The main benefit of this method is the combination of advantages of several transports. Expansion of global trade and complexion of supply chains make intermodal shipping […]

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Employee with a parcel
June 20, 2024

What is a POD (Proof of Delivery) in Shipping

In the logistics, one of the main aspects is ensuring that goods reached their destination. The primary document for that is a proof of delivery (POD). It maintains transparency, accountability, and confirming the receipt of goods. The article reviews the definition of proof of delivery, its types, importance, and difference from the bill of lading, […]

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3PL (Third-party Logistics)
June 18, 2024

What is a 3PL (Third-party Logistics)?

Logistics and supply chain management can be consuming tasks in time and costs. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers handle supply chain aspects of your business. Their infrastructure and access to technologies can help to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs or provide a possibility to focus on main activities of your business. We review the roles and […]

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Freight Truck | Lax Freight
June 13, 2024

Integrated Logistics: What You Need to Know

The modern transportation industry evolves rapidly, and businesses need to stay competitive will always be actual. Adaptation to changing market conditions means utilizing the most efficient and innovative approaches to supply chain management and integrated logistics probably can be viewed as such. Let’s take a look at this comprehensive method. What is Integrated Logistics? The […]

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