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Drop and hook your way to shipping efficiency
Trucking is always looking for ways to help keep the flow of freight moving through supply chains. Enter drop and hook.
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How tomatoes in California can impact t-shirt shipments in Michigan
The freight industry is complex, and seasonality in trucking impacts many corners of transportation, including available capacity and freight rates.
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What you need to know about procuring freight through mini-bids
Learn how mini-bids can supplement your procurement strategy and create a more agile and optimized transportation network.
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Learn the lingo: Amazon Freight terms to know
At Amazon Freight, we have a few particular terms when it comes to shipping. Here's what to know when using Amazon Freight to get your goods to Amazon.
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More freight and transportation terms all shippers need to know
Navigating industry jargon can feel like you’re trying to crack a secret code and leave your head spinning. We’re back to share more terms you’ll hear when shipping goods.
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How providers calculate freight shipping rates
Do you ever wonder what goes into a freight quote? Is it the distance traveled, fuel prices, your lanes, or the time of year?
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Spot the difference: the types of freight rates explained
You have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to moving your freight, and one of the most important is deciding between spot and contract rates.
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Freight terms all shippers should know
Every industry has its own lingo but few have the level of shorthand and way of speaking as the freight industry. Familiarizing yourself with these terms ensures you get what you need.
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What is full truckload shipping?
You’re ready to schedule a load, and one of the first things you have to decide is if you’re going to book a full truckload or opt for less than truckload. So, what is full truckload and why would you book it?
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What is a freight broker?
Finding the right carrier is a prime example of “choice overload” that burdens the buyer with so many options the result can be indecision. Enter freight brokers. They can help help streamline the process so you make the right decision.
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What are the benefits of full truckload (FTL) freight shipping?
With full-truckload freight, you can optimize speed, rates, and visibility to get your loads where they need to be on time and safely.
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Freight 101: First, middle, and last mile explained
Understanding freight logistics can be tricky for those new to it. But at Amazon Freight, we’re here to make things a little easier for our small business shippers.
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Dry vans: The most important box in freight shipping
Most goods moved via truck in the U.S. travel in dry vans, making them the most popular freight shipping equipment – and for good reason.
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What is freight logistics?
Getting products from one place to another is a complex process, and freight logistics is at the heart of it. But what does freight logistics actually encompass? Learn all the ins and outs.
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