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Quick Tip #53

Always have a back-up plan

Do you have a Plan B when something goes wrong with a shipment?  It happens sooner or later with every company that has regular shipments.

See how well you are prepared by trying to guess the Plan Bs for the following shipping roadblocks:

Problem:  Production run not completed on time.

   Plan B  (Click to reveal answer)

Problem:  Preferred routing is not available because of weather conditions, strikes, peak season surcharges, vessel cancellation or any number of other possible issues.

   Plan B  (Click to reveal answer)

Problem:  Missed vessel sailing for an urgent ocean freight container.

   Plan B  (Click to reveal answer)

To establish your Plan B, contact Debbie McGuire, Manager – Freight Solutions.

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Quick Tip #13

Money-saving container shipping tip

Quick Tip #13
Money-saving container shipping tip

When time permits, shipping a single 40′ container is always more economical than shipping two 20′ containers.

Quick Tip #47

When taking control of your shipment is good business

Quick Tip #47
When taking control of your shipment is good business

Selecting the right Incoterm will allow you to get the most from your contract of sale during negotiations.

Quick Tip #55

Create a load plan to save time and money

Quick Tip #55
Create a load plan to save time and money

Here is a quick, effective way to reduce transportation costs and minimize the time it takes to load a shipment:

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