Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight shipping is a transportation method where multiple shippers’ cargo shares the space of a single trailer. This approach is especially useful for shipments too large for parcel services yet not large enough to fill a full truckload. Industry data suggests that the North American LTL...
Efficient logistics management is the backbone of any successful business. For companies in Canada, with its vast geography and diverse market needs, outsourcing logistics to a trusted third-party provider (3PL) can be transformative. The global 3PL market is projected to reach $1.75 trillion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of...
Transportation costs are one of the largest expenses in logistics, often accounting for 50% or more of a company’s total supply chain costs. These costs can quickly erode profit margins, especially for businesses operating in Canada, where vast distances and diverse market needs create unique challenges. Reducing these expenses isn’t just...
Navigating the complexities of freight transportation can be a daunting task for businesses of all sizes. From rising shipping costs to unpredictable logistics challenges, companies often face difficulties ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. According to a report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, businesses that...
As a business owner, you may be wondering about the best way to transport your goods. Two common options are rail transport and road transport. Rail transport uses trains on railroads to move goods, while road transport relies on trucks driving on highways. Each has its own advantages and considerations. Understanding...
The following post is a repost from CITT In any line of work, culture plays a big role in how things get done. And while it might seem that culture primarily benefits a company’s employees, it also plays a part in how clients and customers are treated. This is certainly the...
Freight class is a fundamental component of effective shipping, especially for less-than-truckload (LTL) services. For businesses shipping goods regularly, understanding freight class is essential for accurate cost estimation and ensuring safe, efficient handling of shipments. Freight class determines how a shipment will be priced, stored, and managed, making it a...
In logistics and freight shipping, terms like lumper fees can raise questions for shippers, carriers, and drivers. Simply put, a lumper fee is a charge for hiring third-party workers—referred to as lumpers—to load or unload freight at a warehouse or distribution center. This practice is common in industries like food,...
Running a successful business—whether big or small — is no easy task. From product development to quality control, marketing and ad spend, budgeting and staffing; there are no shortage of considerations existing at the forefront of a business owner’s mind. And surely, after all that carefully calculated work, the distribution...
As the second-largest country in the world, Canada features a wide variety of sprawling landscapes across its provinces, including the remote and rugged territories of Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories. Interestingly, the Northwest Territories is known as the diamond capital of North America, Nunavut was established only in 1999,...