A Packing List is an important shipping document. It is an itemized list of what a particular shipment contains, including the quantity and description of each item. It usually accompanies domestic as well as international shipments. A packing list is…
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Shipping Terms: What is Point-to-Point Shipping?
Point-to-Point Shipping refers to freight that travels directly from where the shipment originates to its designated place of delivery. In other words, the shipment moves straight from pick-up point to delivery point. Point-to-point shipping can occur by land, air or…
Click Here to Continue Reading!Shipping Terms: What is a Common Carrier?
In the shipping industry, a Common Carrier refers to a freight company that transports goods for the general public. Any person or organization can hire a Common Carrier and take advantage of its readily available services and reasonable rates. How…
Click Here to Continue Reading!Shipping Terms: What is a Blind Shipment?
A Blind Shipment is a freight or parcel shipment that does not disclose the point of origin to the consignee. In other words, the name of the location where the shipment originated does not appear on any shipping documents or…
Click Here to Continue Reading!Why use a Tradeshow Shipping Specialist for your freight needs?
The movement of tradeshow freight has greater logistical demands and stricter time constraints compared to shipping other types of freight. That’s why transporting exhibits and booth materials to and from a trade show requires specialized shipping expertise. Tight Schedule, Hectic…
Click Here to Continue Reading!Shipping Terms: What is an Exclusive Use Vehicle?
An Exclusive Use Vehicle refers to a truck, cargo van, tractor-trailer or other commercial delivery vehicle that only transports the cargo of the party chartering its services. In other words, from pick-up to delivery, the only freight on the vehicle…
Click Here to Continue Reading!Shipping Terms: What is Logistics?
In business, Logistics refers to the integration of various supply-chain functions to optimally move materials and goods from points of origin to points of consumption. Logistics incorporates several professional disciplines, including the management of personnel, information systems, purchasing and inventory,…
Click Here to Continue Reading!Shipping Terms: Freight Prepaid vs Freight Collect
Freight Prepaid and Freight Collect are terms used to indicate whether the consignor (the sender of the freight) or the consignee (the receiver of the freight) has the primary liability to the carrier for the shipping charges. If a shipment…
Click Here to Continue Reading!Shipping Terms: What does Expedited mean?
Basically, Expedited means that you want to speed up the process of your shipment. By expediting a shipment, your freight will be delivered sooner than if it had shipped via the standard method of transport. Shipments are expedited when the…
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