Blogs
Skip the Broker: How Loadsafe Works With You
There are plenty of ways for shippers to connect with carriers. Digital and live freight brokers, as well as third-party logistics providers, are ready and waiting to facilitate the movement of your goods. In one-off scenarios where you don’t need to build a relationship with your carrier, these can be great options. In fact, we…
Read MoreRetrospective: 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 logistics industry is no different, we have been impacted in…
Read MoreDocuments 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 responsibility. Shipping within Alberta or even Canada is a different…
Read MoreWhat 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 shippers sending freight internationally. How it Works As soon…
Read MoreSafely 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 Canada has set down specific rules and regulations for the…
Read MoreWhy 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 week we want to take a look at how these…
Read MoreFreight 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 have experience sending certain types of goods. We want to…
Read MoreProper Packaging: What it Saves You!
There are so many elements to what you do: marketing, customer service, manufacturing, sourcing, and more! It can feel like something as simple as packaging is insignificant in the grand scheme of things. The truth, however, is that the proper packaging is a simple step that can help mitigate issues and expedite your shipping process.…
Read MoreMoving Electronics
Technology is an integral part of our modern-day life. From home to office, it touches nearly every part of our day. That’s why more and more companies are shipping electronics, whether they specialize in selling or developing technology or just need to get it moved to another space. This week we want to take a…
Read MoreHoliday Shipping: What to Expect during COVID?
As more and more consumers are choosing to do the bulk of their holiday shopping virtually, businesses are seeing a sudden spike in online sales that is even higher than usual. Because of this, getting products out efficiently and on time can feel overwhelming for small to mid-sized businesses. The good news is that there…
Read More