Rail freight is an often underrated and overlooked mode of transportation. That’s unfortunate since rail shipping is one of the most reliable, safe, and efficient types of transport. Although it isn’t always possible to carry loads from the initial to the final destination, using rai...

Declared value is one of the key features that affect shipping costs and the insurance coverage you need. Any business owner who regularly delivers packages to clients needs to understand the differences between these shipping terms in order to run a successful business operation. And the...

Although many use logistics and supply chain management (SCM) interchangeably, they cover different activities. And while they share plenty of similarities, certain differences separate these two practices. Consequently, understanding logistics vs. supply chain management is essential to any bus...

Corrugated cardboard is used in shipping for approximately 90% of all products in America. That is partly because more and more companies are noticing a demand for eco-friendly packaging materials and are making an effort to comply with customers' requests while meeting their own company'...