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Retrospective: How COVID-19 Has Changed the Logistics Industry
It’s been just over a year since Alberta first felt the devastating effects of COVID-19. Public health, mental health, and the economy have all been hit in such a way that has forced us all to come up with new solutions, processes, and perspectives. The…
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Documents You Need to Ship To the US
Shipping to the United States can give you access to a massive market otherwise unattainable. It’s no wonder that so many businesses, big and small, are reaching out to our Southern neighbours to create trade and consumer relationships. With all that new opportunity comes additional…
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What is a Bonded Warehouse?
When shipping to and from the United States, you may have come across the term “bonded warehouse,” but what exactly is it and how does it work? This week we are going to explore exactly what this term means, and how bonded warehouses can benefit…
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Safely Shipping Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials require special care and attention during the shipping process to ensure they are transported safely. This type of freight poses a risk to the container it’s travelling in as well as anyone handling it. Misconduct could be disastrous, and so the Government of…
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Why You Might Need Heated Freight
Canada, and Alberta especially, is a land of temperature extremes. From freezing snow squalls to the sweltering summer heat, many businesses transporting their goods need to take temperature fluctuations into consideration when arranging logistics. During the winter, heated trucks become more important than ever. This…
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Freight Class 101
Logistics companies use the National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s freight class rules to determine the cost of a shipment. Put simply, this classification determines how easy freight will be to ship. Ease of shipping involves multiple factors which can get confusing for shippers who only…
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