About Freight Shipping
Train vs. Truck Shipping: Pros and Cons [Infographic]
February 12, 2019
Freight Shipping by Train vs. Truck: Advantages and Disadvantages [Updated July 2024] Are trains or trucks the more efficient mode of freight transportation, and what are the pros and cons…
How to Calculate Freight Density [Infographic]
February 10, 2019
How to Calculate Freight Density No matter how large, heavy, fragile, easy to handle, or complex your less than a truckload (LTL) freight shipment is, it should be priced fairly.…
How to Calculate Freight Rates [Infographic]
January 10, 2019
Many factors go into calculating freight rates and doing it on a case-by-case basis is very time-consuming. Phone tag is the reality of the freight industry currently: customers call freight…
Plastic vs. Wood Pallets: Differences, Pros and Cons
August 14, 2018
Plastic Pallets vs. Wood Pallets: Differences, Advantages, and Disadvantages It’s fair to say that pallets move the world as they are an essential part of the modern supply chain. We…
Pallet vs Skid vs Crate [Infographic]
April 13, 2018
What Are the Differences between Pallet, Skid, and Crate? Not sure if you need a pallet, skid, or crate? It’s easy to get confused because people often use these terms…
Shipping Container Markings [Infographic]
March 2, 2018
See our newest infographic answering this question. Everyone who works with shipping containers uses the container markings. All markings have meaning and understanding it is critical for handling containers, whether…
How to Avoid Freight Damage
January 5, 2018
How to Avoid Freight Damage and How to Deal with Damage (If It Happens) The uncomfortable truth is that shipments do get damaged. It happens rarely in the freight industry…
Heavy Haul, Oversize Freight Transport
February 27, 2017
Heavy Haul, Oversize Freight Transportation - Case Studies Here are 2 interesting projects we worked on recently, with photos of the heavy, large, and oversized loads. Project 1 – Heavy…
Green Future of Freight [Infographic]
January 31, 2017
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Compare freight rates instantly – watch Freightera video
February 16, 2016
Compare freight rates from hundreds of reliable carriers and save 50-85% every time you ship. Take a couple of minutes to watch this Freightera video: shipping full truckload (FTL) and…