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Logistics $101 Fall Promo
Logistics $101 Fall Promo

Logistics $101 Fall Promo

WELCOME TO OURLogistics $101 Fall Promo The PitchFor the remainder of September, Bullwhip is offering:…
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Get to Know Philip, the Owner Behind Bullwhip Logistics
Get to Know Philip, the Owner Behind Bullwhip Logistics

Get to Know Philip, the Owner Behind Bullwhip Logistics

Philip (Phil) Redekopp has a passion for transportation, problem-solving and going above and beyond for…
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Gardewine Group Acquires Westman Courier
Gardewine Group Acquires Westman Courier

Gardewine Group Acquires Westman Courier

https://gardewine.com/gardewine-group-limited-partnership-strengthens-its-service-offering-acquiring-westman-courier-freight Gardewine's press release (and excerpts) have been regurgitated all over regional news. Rather than…
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CP, CN Rail Lockout Striking Teamsters, Freight Stranded
CP, CN Rail Lockout Striking Teamsters, Freight Stranded

CP, CN Rail Lockout Striking Teamsters, Freight Stranded

In an unprecedented shutdown of the country’s largest rail networks, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas…
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Logistics $101 Summer Promo
Logistics $101 Summer Promo

Logistics $101 Summer Promo

Let's Chat Check out our friends at King+Bannatyne 204-202-5148 | info@bullwhiplogistics.ca WWW.BULLWHIPLOGISTICS.CA
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Weekly Freight Update
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Weekly Freight Update

Weekly Freight Update

Logistics news, road closures, pro freight tips, stats to impress your boss. Let us know…
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Pony Express Returns: Now with GPS Tracking!
Pony Express Returns: Now with GPS Tracking!

Pony Express Returns: Now with GPS Tracking!

For its 136th anniversary, the Pony Express relives its glory! In a recreation of "The…
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Aaarr, Matey! Beware the Porch Pirates
Aaarr, Matey! Beware the Porch Pirates

Aaarr, Matey! Beware the Porch Pirates

'Tis the season. Here are a couple of helpful tips from our friends at Consumer…
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Christmas Cut-off Dates 2022
Christmas Cut-off Dates 2022

Christmas Cut-off Dates 2022

Courtesy of eShipper, we have the cut-off dates for any packages meant to reach a…
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What is a Fuel Surcharge (FSC)?
What is a Fuel Surcharge (FSC)?

What is a Fuel Surcharge (FSC)?

Image of 2021 Fuel Surcharge Rates provided by https://www.thebrimichgroup.com/how-does-the-fuel-surcharge-work/ Fuel is one of the highest…
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What is the Bullwhip Effect?
What is the Bullwhip Effect?

What is the Bullwhip Effect?

Recently, Michael Burry (Michael Lewis’ book and film “The Big Short” featured Mr Burry)  has…
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What is eCommerce
What is eCommerce

What is eCommerce

"Curious about eCommerce? We’ve put together an explainer to guide you through the basics. Bullwhip…
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What is 3PL?
What is 3PL?

What is 3PL?

3PL refers to “Third Party Logistics”; think of it like this: If your business depends…
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A Good, Local Update: Vendor Assistance Plan
A Good, Local Update: Vendor Assistance Plan

A Good, Local Update: Vendor Assistance Plan

An email shared on social media Thursday indicated some potentially disruptive news to local Winnipeg…
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Bullwhip Logistics 6 Year Anniversary!
Bullwhip Logistics 6 Year Anniversary!

Bullwhip Logistics 6 Year Anniversary!

What's new this year at Bullwhip Logsitics? Hello everyone! It's been a HUGE year here…
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Position Available: Delivery Driver / Warehouse Worker
Position Available: Delivery Driver / Warehouse Worker

Position Available: Delivery Driver / Warehouse Worker

Local Winnipeg logistics start-up looking for a delivery van driver / general warehouse helper.  …
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Parcel Olympics: Official Update & Tracking Page
Parcel Olympics: Official Update & Tracking Page

Parcel Olympics: Official Update & Tracking Page

Your Home for Parcel Olympics Updates In case you haven\'t heard, we have been sending…
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Parcel Olympics – Race 1 Results
Parcel Olympics – Race 1 Results

Parcel Olympics – Race 1 Results

The Results Expected Delivery Date Actual Delivery Date Canada Post 10/13/2021 10/12/2021, 16:00 Canpar 10/12/2021…
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Parcel Olympics – Week 2
Parcel Olympics – Week 2

Parcel Olympics – Week 2

Week 2 - Heat 2 While last week\'s parcel race is still finishing up, we…
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Parcel Olympics Race 1 – And We\’re Off!
Parcel Olympics Race 1 – And We\’re Off!

Parcel Olympics Race 1 – And We\’re Off!

Off to Vancouver - View the Map Our parcels left sunny Winnipeg Wednesday to the…
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Parcel Package Olympics – A Month of Races, Reliability, & Reviews
Parcel Package Olympics – A Month of Races, Reliability, & Reviews

Parcel Package Olympics – A Month of Races, Reliability, & Reviews

This Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday!!! In conjunction with Canada Post\'s Free Shipping Tuesdays promotion, Bullwhip proudly presents…
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Canada Post Free Shipping Tuesdays; How you can start saving!
Canada Post Free Shipping Tuesdays; How you can start saving!

Canada Post Free Shipping Tuesdays; How you can start saving!

In a promotional event to celebrate #SmallBusinessMonth, Canada Post is holding Free Shipping Tuesdays. Canada…
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Now Hiring: Delivery Van Driver / Warehouse Worker
Now Hiring: Delivery Van Driver / Warehouse Worker

Now Hiring: Delivery Van Driver / Warehouse Worker

Bullwhip Logistics Ltd. is seeking a Delivery Van Driver / Warehouse Worker in Winnipeg, MB.
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2 Days Away!
2 Days Away!

2 Days Away!

2 Days Stay tuned for this Friday! We\'re releasing our first ever newsletter! And will…
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3 Days away!
3 Days away!

3 Days away!

stay tuned for our newsletter release on Sept. 1!
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The Countdown Begins!
The Countdown Begins!

The Countdown Begins!

Bullwhip has been strategizing latley, with that comes big changes! Stay tuned over the next…
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Online Shopping is still BOOMING
Online Shopping is still BOOMING

Online Shopping is still BOOMING

The world of online shopping has boomed. What does the picture look like today?
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Weekend Weather Report
Weekend Weather Report

Weekend Weather Report

Enjoy some sunshine this weekend! Happy friday Folks.
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How does a dropspot work?
How does a dropspot work?

How does a dropspot work?

How do courier drop-spots help you? Couriers offer many options to better suit your shipping…
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Happy Friday!
Happy Friday!

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday! It was a busy week here, we had shipments going across the province.…
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Google teams up with Shopify
Google teams up with Shopify

Google teams up with Shopify

New Shopify integration allows sellers to list items through Google Shopping, Maps, Youtube   Last…
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Canada Post & Amazon Prime – Why the Delay?
Canada Post & Amazon Prime – Why the Delay?

Canada Post & Amazon Prime – Why the Delay?

Recently Canadians have been experiencing delays in their deliveries, mainly through Canada Post. We dive…
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How Do Shipping Costs Hurt Your Online Sales?
How Do Shipping Costs Hurt Your Online Sales?

How Do Shipping Costs Hurt Your Online Sales?

How Do Shipping Costs Hurt Your Online Sales? Shipping costs account for 28% of abandoned…
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#Bringittobullwhip
#Bringittobullwhip

#Bringittobullwhip

Post your shipping and logistics related questions with the hashtag #bringittobullwhip and we\'ll post a…
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Great News for our MB truckers!
Great News for our MB truckers!

Great News for our MB truckers!

North Dakota offers free vaccinations to Manitoba truckers travelling to U.S.
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Free Shipping VS. Threshold Shipping
Free Shipping VS. Threshold Shipping

Free Shipping VS. Threshold Shipping

Check out some Pros & Cons when you offer free shipping vs. threshold shipping!
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New Rules for ELD\’S in Canada
New Rules for ELD\’S in Canada

New Rules for ELD\’S in Canada

Article written on the new ELD rules in Canada by our new team member Bjorn!
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New Office!
New Office!

New Office!

https://www.facebook.com/BullwhipLogistics/photos/a.990618504452752/1688405588007370/
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Make More Money Than a Pro Sports Franchise Owner
Make More Money Than a Pro Sports Franchise Owner

Make More Money Than a Pro Sports Franchise Owner

Pop Goes the Bubble? -Paul Wiecek, Winnipeg Free Press \"The most consistent performing asset class…
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Bullwhip is Hiring!
Bullwhip is Hiring!

Bullwhip is Hiring!

Interested in #logistics / #marketing / #entrepreneurship? #BullwhipLogistics is growing and looking for PT help…
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Podcast! Evotalks E02
Podcast! Evotalks E02

Podcast! Evotalks E02

My friend Daniel Santos, founding dude of #Evotrux hosted me on his podcast #Evotalks a…
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E-Commerce Doubles During Coronavirus Pandemic
E-Commerce Doubles During Coronavirus Pandemic

E-Commerce Doubles During Coronavirus Pandemic

Canadians spent $3.9B online in May, up 110% from this February, and 110% increase over…
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It\’s Been Sooo Long!
It\’s Been Sooo Long!

It\’s Been Sooo Long!

Hi Folks, It\'s been a busy time for Bullwhip during COVID so thought I\'d poke…
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Uber Freight Expands to Canada
Uber Freight Expands to Canada

Uber Freight Expands to Canada

Since the announcement yesterday, there\'s been a number of articles, posts, and opinions on this…
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Happy Halloween / Night of the Living Deadlift
Happy Halloween / Night of the Living Deadlift

Happy Halloween / Night of the Living Deadlift

Friday Nov 1st, I will be dressed up and deadlifting to fight us some cancer...it\'s…
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Freight Brokers Bashed, do Some Bashing in Return
Freight Brokers Bashed, do Some Bashing in Return

Freight Brokers Bashed, do Some Bashing in Return

Frieghtwaves recently published two commentary articles with opposing viewpoints regarding the economic effects of freight…
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More Big Ships to the Med: Tariff Wars Spinoffs
More Big Ships to the Med: Tariff Wars Spinoffs

More Big Ships to the Med: Tariff Wars Spinoffs

Capacity is moving to meet the surge in US-Europe trade (between 6 and 7% increase…
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Just for Fun: 10 Lessons in Freight
Just for Fun: 10 Lessons in Freight

Just for Fun: 10 Lessons in Freight

Logistics jargon at its finest, in a really engaging article. Do you understand/agree with what…
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Another Major US Trucking Co Quits Mexico 
Another Major US Trucking Co Quits Mexico 

Another Major US Trucking Co Quits Mexico 

Trucking is tough all over right now; Mexico is no exception. U.S. Xpress shuttered its…
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$100 Walmart Unlimited Grocery Delivery
$100 Walmart Unlimited Grocery Delivery

$100 Walmart Unlimited Grocery Delivery

For just under $100 yearly, America\'s largest grocer is offering to deliver your groceries to…
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Fedex Cuts Ties with Amazon
Fedex Cuts Ties with Amazon

Fedex Cuts Ties with Amazon

Would you provide a customer service at a loss, while they build their own service…
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PARS Out, SWI In: New Canada Customs Import Requirements
PARS Out, SWI In: New Canada Customs Import Requirements

PARS Out, SWI In: New Canada Customs Import Requirements

https://bullwhiplogistics.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_20160601_1744273-1.jpg Philip Redekopp is a CITT certified logistics professional, with an extensive background spanning 20…
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China Bans Canadian Meat
China Bans Canadian Meat

China Bans Canadian Meat

After China effectively banned Canadian canola, and picked off 3 Canadian pork export establishments one…
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Laredo Trumps LA/Long Beach
Laredo Trumps LA/Long Beach

Laredo Trumps LA/Long Beach

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/laredo-texas-becomes-no-1-us-trade-hub?utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=73431616&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9P2e0oDM8PAd_t8t5pQfUJlaBH4Z3x9XwjKxzAg-Yx4YDeTCenWzpS2gZF3UCCN508o-Glnvvy4wVdWrLGevS8hrxit2UtF0U3HQb5Px1c1VcetbE&_hsmi=73431616 Laredo Surpasses Ports of LA and Long Beach to Claim Busiest US Trade Hub…
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Air Canada Adding Drone Delivery
Air Canada Adding Drone Delivery

Air Canada Adding Drone Delivery

Air Canada Cargo will be marketing the services of Drone Delivery Canada over approved routes,…
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Amazon to Purge Small Vendors?
Amazon to Purge Small Vendors?

Amazon to Purge Small Vendors?

Oh boy. This \"plan\" could be very bad news for smaller vendors if #Amazon goes…
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US Freight Market Takes a Nosedive: Sweet Charts
US Freight Market Takes a Nosedive: Sweet Charts

US Freight Market Takes a Nosedive: Sweet Charts

Some awesome-looking charts on freightwaves.com have indicated the freight market dips in May 2019, and…
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Infographic: The Essential KPIs for Trucking Companies
Infographic: The Essential KPIs for Trucking Companies

Infographic: The Essential KPIs for Trucking Companies

Accutrac: Trucking Company Essential KPIs Are you a smaller #trucking company, O/O, L/O, etc...? Do…
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The Massive Uncertainty in Modern Global Commerce
The Massive Uncertainty in Modern Global Commerce

The Massive Uncertainty in Modern Global Commerce

A very insightful article by Beth Pride of Inbound Logistics, summing up the major areas…
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2018 Third Party Logistics Study Shows Growth
2018 Third Party Logistics Study Shows Growth

2018 Third Party Logistics Study Shows Growth

As greater data availability and real-time decision-making become more prevalent, the relationships between shippers and…
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Shadow Work and the Rise of Middle-Class Serfdom
Shadow Work and the Rise of Middle-Class Serfdom

Shadow Work and the Rise of Middle-Class Serfdom

We\'ve been/are voluntarily opting ourselves into this giant time-suck DIY life too long. I\'ll be…
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Bullwhip Logistics News s3e1
Bullwhip Logistics News s3e1

Bullwhip Logistics News s3e1

2018 was a year that happened. This is a review of some of that year!
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Truck Drivers!- Tax filing updates info for Driver, Inc (pay your taxes)
Truck Drivers!- Tax filing updates info for Driver, Inc (pay your taxes)

Truck Drivers!- Tax filing updates info for Driver, Inc (pay your taxes)

CTA- File Properly as an Incorporated Driver Some truck drivers incorporate and drive as a business- CRA is enforcing rules that…
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New DIY Ad Campaign Testing- Table Bringing
New DIY Ad Campaign Testing- Table Bringing

New DIY Ad Campaign Testing- Table Bringing

Do you need a table, something brought to it, or, maybe you could use both?…
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Comme Ca, CUMSA (The New NAFTA) is Signed
Comme Ca, CUMSA (The New NAFTA) is Signed

Comme Ca, CUMSA (The New NAFTA) is Signed

CBC- CUMSA Signed Juste comme ca, the head cheeses of Canada, Mexico, and USA have…
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Autonomous Trucks: the Breakdown
Autonomous Trucks: the Breakdown

Autonomous Trucks: the Breakdown

Believe it or not, autonomous trucks are here and driving our roads. From the less…
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Canada Unveils $16.6B of US Tariff Targets
Canada Unveils $16.6B of US Tariff Targets

Canada Unveils $16.6B of US Tariff Targets

Minister Freeland just unveiled Canada\'s new tariffs targeting $16.6B of US goods. $2B of support for…
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Churchill Rail Line Saved
Churchill Rail Line Saved

Churchill Rail Line Saved

Very good news last week for the residents and Port of Churchill. And, they could…
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The Coffee Supply Chain
The Coffee Supply Chain

The Coffee Supply Chain

I could use one right about now... As a Winnipeger and devoted fan of #breakfastaficionado…
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Daniel Santos\’ Value of Efficiency
Daniel Santos\’ Value of Efficiency

Daniel Santos\’ Value of Efficiency

The final installment in an eye-opening 3 part series on inefficiency in trucking. Crunching the…
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KFC Chicken Nightmare: The Fallout
KFC Chicken Nightmare: The Fallout

KFC Chicken Nightmare: The Fallout

I\'m not sure if/where I posted about when KFC switched from their long-time logistics partner…
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Amazon\’s Prime Service Hits 100M Members
Amazon\’s Prime Service Hits 100M Members

Amazon\’s Prime Service Hits 100M Members

This, the usually very tight-lipped Bezos announced to shareholders last week. Some fun facts: 100M…
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UPS Headquarters Moved to Chicago Apartment
UPS Headquarters Moved to Chicago Apartment

UPS Headquarters Moved to Chicago Apartment

This one\'s so weird it needs to be shared. It\'s UPS, North America\'s largest for…
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Distribution of Controlled Substances- CITT Breakfast Panel
Distribution of Controlled Substances- CITT Breakfast Panel

Distribution of Controlled Substances- CITT Breakfast Panel

If you\'re a transportation professional or interested in how controlled substances are procured, stored, and…
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Distribution of Controlled Substances- CITT Breakfast Panel
Distribution of Controlled Substances- CITT Breakfast Panel

Distribution of Controlled Substances- CITT Breakfast Panel

CITT Breakfast Panel- Distribution of Controlled Substances If you\'re a transportation professional or interested in…
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Trucking Shortage Hurting US Economy
Trucking Shortage Hurting US Economy

Trucking Shortage Hurting US Economy

Major US companies are feeling the effects of the capacity shortage on their bottom lines,…
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TORRENT of STUFF™: The Last-Mile Transportation Future ©
TORRENT of STUFF™: The Last-Mile Transportation Future ©

TORRENT of STUFF™: The Last-Mile Transportation Future ©

  For some time now, e-commerce has been reinventing retail and distribution. Nearly everything consumers…
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2017 Logistics: Truck Transportation Rates
2017 Logistics: Truck Transportation Rates

2017 Logistics: Truck Transportation Rates

2017: Trucking rates reached all-time highs for all three major categories- van, reefer, and deck.…
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2017 Logsitics: ELD Mandate
2017 Logsitics: ELD Mandate

2017 Logsitics: ELD Mandate

Reviews are Out, Ballots are In, and Chads are Hung by the Chimney with Care…
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Happy Halloween, I\’ll ship you some toothpaste XD
Happy Halloween, I\’ll ship you some toothpaste XD

Happy Halloween, I\’ll ship you some toothpaste XD

Among holidays, Halloween is fairly minor in terms of consumer spending (if you count Halloween…
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Who Needs Cargo Insurance?
Who Needs Cargo Insurance?

Who Needs Cargo Insurance?

Steve Fodor posted a short article on the top 3 erroneous assumptions regarding cargo insurance...AND…
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Why Use a Freight Forwarder
Why Use a Freight Forwarder

Why Use a Freight Forwarder

Add to all the reasons listed in the article preparing an OBL, and unless a…
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What is HS Code? (1704.90.10.00 = candied nuts)
What is HS Code? (1704.90.10.00 = candied nuts)

What is HS Code? (1704.90.10.00 = candied nuts)

Freighthub.com is a good resource for all things freight. Interesting blog posts, too. HS codes…
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Incoterms vs North American- common mistakes
Incoterms vs North American- common mistakes

Incoterms vs North American- common mistakes

1 of 10 in Pacific Customs Brokers\' series on common INCOTERMS mistakes. Many free and very…
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