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Ship in a Hurricane: How to Prepare

Managing your supply chain can be very complex and difficult for certain businesses. Managing your supply chain in the middle of a hurricane can be extremely difficult and is an added stress that no business wants to face. Hurricanes often come with catastrophic results, and many businesses suffer disruptions and issues in their supply chain when a hurricane moves into the area. We want to help companies stay ahead of hurricanes and be prepared to get their supply chain through the storm without any major b

5 Signs That it’s Time to Change LTL Shipping Providers

When is the right time to change your LTL shipping provider? Building important long lasting relationships with your LTL provider is an important part of maintaining a strong shipping network, but there are numerous signs that will clearly let you know when the time has come to switch. As a shipper, it’s critical for the handling of your freight and your reputation to know when you have a bad carrier and when to get rid of them. Luckily, there are 5 significant signs that it’s time to change LTL shipping pr

How to Make Your Supply Chain and Logistics Greener

Freight shipping is one of the biggest contributors to pollution today, but it doesn’t have to be that way. New studies on the effects of climate change and green shipping over the last decade have encouraged establishments to take measures for reducing the carbon footprint in all industries, including the shipping industry. There are many steps that both truck drivers and shippers alike can take in order to contribute to this up and coming ‘green movement’ and reduce the huge carbon footprint that the ship

How Does Density Affect LTL Shipping?

Freight pricing is changing to be more focused on freight density instead of weight. This change is occurring because of the growing popularity of e-commerce and the driver shortage. Carriers that are still charging shippers based only on their products’ weight are losing a ton of space and money. Here at GoShip.com, we want to make sure you are never on the losing end of this process. Today we will review exactly what freight density is, and how it will affect both LTL shippers and carriers.   What is frei

Freight Insurance: What is it?  

Shipping freight can sometimes be a bit stressful, so we’ve put together a guide to make sure you can sit back and relax throughout the process. There’s a lot to keep an eye on, but with the right precautions taken before your cargo hits the road, you can plan and ship without giving it a second thought. At GoShip.com, we want you to know that taking these precautions will allow you to feel confident that your cargo will be safe and sound no matter what. What is freight insurance? Freight insurance, also kn

Learn the Jargon: Freight Shipping Terms You Need to Know

In the world of freight shipping and logistics, there are a ton of freight shipping terms and acronyms that get thrown around. If you’re not a seasoned logistics professional, this may seem overwhelming and confusing. At GoShip.com, we want to make sure that you understand these terms and have a quick place to reference. So, to help you out here is a curated list of some of the most common important terms and their definitions: Accessorial Charge – Fees for services beyond normal pickup and delivery. i.e.:

GoShip Launches a Self-Service LTL Shipping Platform

Innovative Technology Company Introduces A No-Touch, Less-Than-Truckload Shipping Website Connecting Shippers To Carriers With The Touch Of A Button Pittsburgh, PA, February 26, 2018 – GoShip.com, an online shipping platform, has redefined how to ship your less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. GoShip (https://www.goship.com/) has developed a completely self-service website designed to connect shippers to carriers. The simple design allows users to input shipment and book upfront quotes with ease. GoShip.com ca