Freight

    This page will be updated regularly with information and support resources provided by the Canadian, American and Mexican government officials and other key stakeholders regarding [...]

What is a hazardous material? According to the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, a hazardous material (HAZMAT) is any item or agent which has the potential to cause harm to humans, [...]

Full Truck Loads can be transported on a variety of types of trailers depending on their shape, length, height, width, weight,  and temperature. In this guide, we provide you with the most common [...]

Cabotage in North America Cabotage is the provision of transportation service between two points within a country by a company registered in another country. Although some exemptions exist,  in [...]

The current business environment has compelled large and small companies to pay close attention to the logistics components of their general strategy. Clients’ and supplier’s [...]

What is cross-border freight transport? Cross-border freight transport refers to the process, activities, and infrastructures that ensure the passage of commodities and merchandise across an [...]

What is a 3PL Request for Proposal or RFP? An effective RFP process is essential to the development and continuity of successful shipper-3PL relationships. A 3PL Request for Proposal (RFP) is a [...]

The most common classification of the logistics service providers in North America is based on the concept of logistics outsourcing upgrade from 1PL to 7PL. In this post, we include definitions [...]

What is Kaizen? The term Kaizen has its roots in two Japanese words: Kai, which means change and Zen that means good.  Together, these words mean “good change”  or [...]

The holiday season is a joyful time when retailers expect to see growth in their sales. This year, eMarketer forecasts that total US holiday retail sales will increase by 3.8%, while e-commerce [...]