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Quick Tip #2

Two ways to control the cost of your freight shipments

Looking for new ways to reduce your shipping costs? Start by ensuring you are not wasting money by carrying weight that can be removed.

Then make sure your shipping cartons are not bigger than they need to be.

Look for every possible saving, but never do anything that weakens the carton to the point where it could no longer carry your goods safely. That would be a penny-wise, pound foolish mistake.

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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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