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Finding the best route with Logistics software

Best Logistics and TMS Software

March 17, 2023ectransportEast Coast Transport, Industry News

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…

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What is Freight Transportation?

March 3, 2023ectransportFreight Transportation Service

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…

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Intermodal Transportation

What Is Intermodal Transportation?

November 28, 2022ectransportEast Coast Transport
Intermodal transportation is the use of two or more freights or carriers to deliver goods from a unique shipper to a consignee. Typically, intermodal transportation can take place on trucks, ships, and/or freight trains. Transporters collect the goods from the manufacturer and deliver them to the end customer. Intermodal transportation takes advantage of special types...
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Vegetables

How 3PL Food Logistics Improve Safety and Efficiency of the Food Supply Chain

November 1, 2022ectransportFreight Logistics Transportation

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…

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3PL Sustainability

How 3PL Sustainability And Freight Transportation Are Related

October 10, 2022ectransportFreight Transportation Service

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,…

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Ultimate Guide to Outsourcing and Maintaining 3PL Services

May 3, 2022ectransportFreight Logistics Transportation3pl, 3pl serivices, outsource to 3pl, outsourcing logistics, third party logistics company

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…

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Benefits of Supply Chain Integration

April 7, 2022ectransportIndustry News

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…

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Autonomous Vehicles to the Freight Transportation Industry

Introducing Autonomous Vehicles to the Freight Transportation Industry

February 18, 2022ectransportFreight Logistics Transportation

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…

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Freight Transportation

Brief Recap of Relationship Between COVID and Freight Transport

February 7, 2022ectransportFreight Transportation Service

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…

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Cyber Security Risks Within Freight Transport Industry

January 21, 2022ectransportFreight Logistics Transportation

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…

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ECT

The New Normal in the Transportation and Logistics Industry

January 5, 2022ectransportTransport and Logistics Company

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…

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Container On Port

Shipping Container Shortage and What It Means For You

December 16, 2021ectransportFreight Logistics Transportation

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…

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From Farm to Table

From Farm to Table: How Freight Transportation Services Feed Your Family

November 2, 2021ectransportFreight Transportation Service

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…

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Holiday

How will Freight Transportation Challenges Effect Holiday Shipping

October 14, 2021ectransportFreight Transportation Service

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…

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Freight Transporters

Covid’s Effects on Freight Transporters

October 4, 2021ectransportFreight Logistics Transportation

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…

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What to Look for in a Transport and Logistics Company?

September 10, 2021ectransportTransport and Logistics Company

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…

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FTL transportation

What is FTL in Transportation?

September 3, 2021ectransportFull Truckload Transport

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…

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We see a dry van truck on the left of a highway driving next to a small, navy blue compact car.

What Is Dry Van Trucking?

July 26, 2021ectransportFreight Transportation Service

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…

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3PL, 4PL or 5PL Logistics Services

3PL, 4PL, or 5PL Logistics Services: What’s the Difference?

May 4, 2021ectransportFreight Logistics Transportation
Now more than ever, your business needs to be operating efficiently, and you may be wondering how you can streamline your processes to save money and stay competitive. Supply chain management may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of areas for improvement, but it should be. Understanding 3PL, 4PL,...
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Logistics of Shipping Perishable Freight

Logistics of Shipping Perishable Freight

March 8, 2021ectransportFreight Logistics Transportation

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…

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