Freightquote by C.H. Robinson Blog

Due to the precedent Amazon and Wal-Mart have set in regards to speedy shipping, retail companies are attempting to compete against these titans by increasing their investments in expedited shipping. When you have goods to deliver and no time to waste, expedited shipping could be the solution to your time constraint and customer demand challenges. 

Shipping a single shipment can be stressful, but a multitude of shipments is often times chaotic for even the most organized person. This is where project freight services can be useful. 

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Do you hear those sleigh bells ringing? With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start making your freight shipping checklist – and checking it twice.

The e-commerce industry is growing year after year and presents many opportunities for traditional brick and mortar stores as well as online retailers. However, companies that sell products online or have warehouses spread across the country must consider the shipping aspect of their business and its impact on operations.

For small business shippers, every advantage from exceptional customer service to consistent communication with carriers could mean a boost to the bottom line. A well-managed freight tracking process is an effective way to provide the visibility required for businesses to keep their products on the move and customers satisfied.

Properly preparing and packaging freight will set any shipment up for success. When it comes to shipping food and perishables, however, there are a few outside-the-norm factors to consider.

During the busy holiday season, it's important to stay on top of your freight shipping strategy. Extra volume, complex shipping windows, and other outside factors accompany the millions of gifts that will be ordered this year.