Every year, around 35 million Americans pack up their possessions and move into a new home. While exciting, the moving process is also considered one of the most stressful life events — and when dealing with a global pandemic at the same time, that stress can be...
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7 Packing Tips for a Cross-Country Move
Preparing for a successful move requires plenty of planning ahead — especially if that move is long-distance or cross-country. Enlisting the help of a professional moving company can help lighten the load and ease some stress, but completing a few to-dos ahead of time...
Cargo Handling Organizations are Making Container Safety Improvements
Five international freight transport and cargo handling organizations are collaborating on the creation of new guidance on packing standards for freight containers and other cargo transport units. The Container Owners Association, the Global Shippers Forum, the...
What to Expect When Hiring Movers – The Packing
Ok so packing isn’t a load of fun. You have two option, you can sit back and let the movers do all the work or do it yourself. Honestly the best advice I can give you as someone who has moved their fair share is let someone else do it! Realistically though, the wallet...
What is Refrigerated Transportation and How is it Changing the World Around Us
What Is Refrigerated Transportation? Refrigerated transportation (or reefer freight) is a method for shipping freight that requires special, temperature controlled vehicles. The vehicle transporting the products being shipped has a built-in refrigeration system that...
What is Freight Forwarding?
Freight Forwarding 101 As our world’s economy continues to grow and shift, global shipments continue to increase both domestically and abroad. For some companies, domestic freight is relatively simple but as companies expand internationally, they must choose whether...