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Intermodal Transportation
Last update: August 6, 2024
Author: Nick Basarhin

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
Last update: August 6, 2024
Author: Greg Caulfield

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)
Last update: August 6, 2024
Author: Nick Basarhin

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
Last update: August 6, 2024
Author: Greg Caulfield

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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Heavy-haul truck | Lax Freight
Last update: August 6, 2024
Author: Nick Basarhin

What is Heavy-Haul Trucking?

Heavy-haul trucking provides services of shipping the bigger and heavier cargo. This part of trucking has its own advantages and challenges. The article outlines the main aspects of this branch, the common cargo types, and the benefits of such shipment agreements. What Does A Heavy-Haul Trucking Mean? A heavy-haul trucking is a part of the […]

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Truck Order Not Used | Lax Freight
Last update: August 6, 2024
Author: Greg Caulfield

What is TONU (Truck Order Not Used) in Trucking?

Any transportation process, no matter how perfectly planned it is, is not 100% safe from accidents, and when something does not go according to plan, additional costs cannot be avoided. And the TONU fee is one of them. In our guide, we will help you understand the possible consequences and how to work with them, […]

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