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...

Trending Transportation Updates: July 2019

August 6, 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 July! FMCSA Offers a New Rule on CDL Home State Requirement  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration introduces a new rule that will allow truck drivers...

What are Hazardous Materials and How To Ship Them

July 30, 2019

Hazardous materials are essential supplies for our everyday life. From cosmetics and household goods to chemicals, oil, and batteries, the hazmat category is a separate segment of freight which requires strict regulatory compliance and safety measures. Shipping hazardous materials is a complicated and responsible task, where the price of error...

Consumer Packaged Goods: How Does CPG Shipping Work?

July 23, 2019

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) are a large part of the retail industry. These products support our daily lives, and proper transportation strategy is crucial for CPG companies to have goods delivered on-time. Shippers struggle with numerous challenges to meet the retailers’ compliances and often suffer supply chain disruptions. It is...

Oil and Gas Safety: 3 Practices for Safe Transportation

July 16, 2019

The oil and gas industry essentially involves exploring, utilizing and transporting hazardous materials. Therefore, oil and gas safety compliance and risk management are crucial in such a complex sector. Unfortunately, disruptions and breakdowns in oil and gas supply chain lead to devastating consequences, that apart from an environmental disaster often...