Midstream Transportation Trends: The Future of Oil and Gas Industry

October 15, 2019

Despite the 2014 oil and gas price drop crisis and the rush around alternative fuel sources, the future of the oil and gas industry remains bright and has a steady pace of growth and increasing demand. More than four billion metric tons of oil and produced every day worldwide, with...

What Types of Freight Carriers Are In Logistics?

October 8, 2019

What is a freight carrier? A freight carrier is an individual or a company that handles the transportation of freight shipments from one point to another. Sometimes, freight carriers not only handle loads but also act as the operators or even freight forwarders. Depending on the carrier type, there can...

3PL vs Freight Broker: What Is the Difference?

October 1, 2019

In the logistics and transportation industry, many terms are confused, especially if you don’t have years of industry experience. One example of terms that might be confused is ‘3PL (third-party logistics provider)’ and ‘freight broker.’ Many shippers consider these the same things, however, there is a significant difference between a...

Trending Transportation Updates: September 2019

September 24, 2019

There were many new and exciting updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates in September! Transportation updates in September 2019 Amazon to start a logistics business The e-commerce mogul has announced it’s a plan to start a business in the...

3 Main Challenges of Oil and Gas Industry

September 17, 2019

The oil and gas industry is extremely volatile by nature. It is involved with many other industries and processes, and often must adjust to the dynamic environment. At the same time, upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas appear to be extremely complex and require a high level of management...

What Is Breakbulk Shipping?

September 10, 2019

Despite the fact that breakbulk shipping is extremely common, sometimes even experienced shippers need more clarity on the definition of this method. In over-the-road transportation, container shipping is prevailing. However, there is cargo of huge and unusual sizes that fits neither in a regular container nor in aircraft. What is...

What Are Spot Market Freight Rates and Contract Rates?

September 3, 2019

Freight rates are an indispensable part of the dynamic environment in the trucking industry. However, even experienced shippers may not know the process and/or details of rate forming or spot market rates. Let’s take a look at the nature of spot rates and how do they differ from contract freight...

Trending Transportation Updates: August 2019

August 27, 2019

There were many new and exciting updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates in August! China & U.S. trade war: President Trump raises tariffs On August 23, President Trump responded to Beijing’s retaliation with raising tariffs for China. Now, taxes...

Midstream Oil and Gas: What Is It & How Does It Work?

August 20, 2019

There are three essential stages in the oil and gas production industry: upstream, midstream and downstream. To understand the role of midstream oil and gas, let’s take a look at every stage. Upstream is referred to all of the processes and actions connected to finding, exploring, drilling and producing crude...

What is Peak Shipping Season & Why Is It Important?

August 13, 2019

What is the peak shipping season? Starting in mid-August and stretching through October, fall is known as the busiest time of the year for shippers and retailers. During that time, the peak shipping season starts. During the peak season of freight, the demand grows and supply lowers, which causes tight...