In an effort to improve the services we provide to our customers, East Coast Transport made large investments in two industry-leading transportation management software companies: MacroPoint, McLeod, and Trucker Tools. With the addition of these software solutions, East Coast Transport is able to offer customers cutting-edge logistics technology solutions. We Offer the Industry’s Best Logistics…
Freight transportation and shipping are how different cargo, goods, and commodities are moved across the world. This can be by land, sea, or air, although a good deal of freight transportation in the United States involves moving cargo via truck and trailer, as well as via railroad cars. Get a Free Freight Quote How Does…
Special times call for special measures, and COVID-19 has challenged businesses to change their processes both for public health reasons and also to stay competitive. In the food distribution industry, many companies have found the solution by improving safety with 3PL. Read on to find out why improving safety with 3PL is so effective in…
Sustainable 3PLs have been diligently working to figure out ways to reduce fuel consumption, limit emissions, and move towards greener solutions that have less of an impact on climate change. More and more frequently, we are seeing a push from the public for freight transportation companies to be accountable for their impact. As a result,…
When it comes to business partnerships, everyone knows that it is important for those relationships to be amicable. Any frustrations or difficulties can stunt the growth and overall health of both parties, which defeats the purpose of creating a relationship in the first place. Your relationship with a 3PL provider is no different. A business…
Nearly every business relies on an efficiently functioning supply chain to get their product from production to their customers. But anyone who works with supply chains knows that each link of these chains can involve distant or independent agencies that operate in very different ways. Supply chain integration seeks to overcome these independent operations between…
Freight Transportation Sees First Road Test Sans Driver This past December, TuSimple, a global autonomous driving technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, reached a new milestone for the freight transportation industry. They completed the first successful run by a Class 8 vehicle on open roads with no human on board and no human intervention…
Travel restrictions due to COVID-19 have posed many challenges to the freight transportation industry. Manufacturing disruptions and travel restrictions affected supply chains across the globe, resulting in a shortage of truck drivers to pick up containers, and canceled shipments by ocean carriers. This decrease in demand for freight transportation in early 2020 did not last…
Recently, increased numbers of cyber-attacks on various industries have officials concerned that the freight transport industry will be at risk of a severe cyber-attack. Although industries like the airline industry have already implemented some protection against cyber-attacks, such as anti-hacking software, many of the nation’s major passenger and freight transports may lack proper defense against…
Despite the wave of vaccinations and preventative measures being implemented around the globe, the impact of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus is still having a major effect on day-to-day operations for most industries. One of the most affected industries has been the transportation and logistics industry, as shutdowns and quarantines of whole countries have prevented cargo…
The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have impacted every aspect of our lives, including a notable impact on shipping and container prices worldwide. As a result, the world is experiencing record high shipping and container costs, unusually long delays in freight, and unprecedented kinks in logistics chains. However, the impact of what has become known as…
Food distribution through Freight Transportation Services is a complex system with multiple transportation modes contributing to the process. Different shipments may necessitate airplanes, barges, ocean-going ships, railcars, or trucks. Planes are usually used for valuable or perishable items, while international imports and exports move by barges and ocean-going vessels. Railcars are the second most common…
Freight transporters have faced record-breaking challenges this past year, and as the world approaches the winter holiday season, there is troubling news for retailers and shoppers alike. The rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, significant storms, and freight transporter obstacles have added significant strains to the supply chain industry, which is unlikely to see…
The Covid-19 pandemic left lasting effects on freight transporters, leaving companies continually responding to the unique crisis as new information arises. With an unprecedented increase in demand for services and goods and a decrease in the supply of vehicles and drivers, the rapid rise of e-commerce and at-home deliveries has significantly impacted the freight transportation…
In today’s competitive marketplace, companies must offer flexible shipping options to keep up with consumer demands. Considering the diverse types of goods available today and the ease of ordering items, a one-size-fits-all shipping option is impossible. Many industries rely on a transport and logistics company to move their products to consumers, across town, and the…
Full Truckload (FTL) transportation is when a client uses the full capacity of a 48- to the 53-foot trailer to transport their freight. While a 53-foot trailer can fit around 30 pallets and 45,000 lbs of freight, FTL transportation can be a useful shipping option if you’re transporting 6 or more pallets, or if your…
Dry van trucking is generally the most common form of freight transportation. “Dry van” is the term used to refer to the type of vehicle that is used to haul cargo.This is the type of truck that you typically see with large storage containers being towed on the highway. Many industries use dry van trucks…
Shipping perishable freight is a sensitive process that involves proper packaging, temperature control, and a short delivery window to prevent spoilage. Products like food, pharmaceuticals, plants, and personal products need to be shipped quickly to the end-user to maintain freshness. While non-perishable items are most often shipped in dry vans, perishable freight is shipped in…