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)...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Freight consolidation is the process of combining smaller shipments from multiple businesses into one larger load, maximizing efficiency and minimizing transportation costs. This is particularly beneficial for companies that do...