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Clipboard listing freight accessorial charges like detention, lumper, liftgate, and TONU, illustrating hidden fees in shipping.
30 Jan

Avoiding Hidden Fees: Understanding and Managing Accessorial Charges in Freight

Freight rates rarely cover every service involved in moving goods. Accessorial charges are extra fees added beyond the base linehaul rate, and they can quickly impact transportation budgets, as outlined in this guide to accessorial charges in freight. These charges pay carriers for services or situations that fall outside a standard pickup or delivery, including scenarios covered…
Refrigerated truck at a cold dock with visible vapor, representing cold chain logistics for food and pharmaceuticals.
12 Jan

Cold Chain Logistics: Safeguarding Food and Pharmaceuticals During Transit

Maintaining product integrity for perishable goods and pharmaceuticals requires more than just fast transit; it demands a seamless cold chain. Cold chain logistics involves temperature controlled storage and transportation to preserve products from origin to consumption. When properly implemented, cold chain systems reduce spoilage, extend shelf life and improve food safety. For food and…
oreman with tablet and crew as a flatbed delivers materials at an active construction site—on-time material delivery.
17 Sep

Construction Material Deliveries: Stay on Schedule

Large-scale construction projects combine hundreds of suppliers, multiple trades and constantly shifting site conditions. Materials and equipment must arrive exactly when they’re needed; a single late delivery can create cascading delays that affect several teams. Moreover, the sector faces persistent labor shortages, schedule disruptions and cost overruns due to late materials, unexpected site conditions…