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The shipment was supposed to be $200 USD. I used the class Google suggested and I am getting billed $500 more. What gives? There are two ways you can go wrong with selecting a class for your shipment. You can either select a class too high for your order, or too low. MORE
Eric Beckwitt honored for his contribution to advancing the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian freight digitization startup Freightera is honored to announce that CEO Eric Beckwitt has just won the 2019 Clean50 Award for his outstanding contribution to advance the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years. MORE
Gloves, Zip Lock Bags, Masks, Gowns, Hand Sanitizers, etc. On Wednesday we received an urgent call from the BC Government’s COVID-19 Supply Hub to purchase the medical and other essential supplies. MORE
LTL Freight Rates: From Major Cities in USA & Canada to Cincinnati, Ohio. If you’re shipping LTL freight (pallets) to or from Cincinnati, Ohio, check out our new rate update. All the rates are for 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100: From Cincinnati OH, to Perth ON : $267.49 MORE
TruckNews just featured Freightera and our collaboration with the SmartWay. SmartWay chose Freightera to feature certified carriers in Canada, leaders in optimizing their fuel efficiency, greening the supply chain. We started to work with them about a year ago with great results. SmartWay initially approached Beckwitt asking him to put a tag on those partner carriers working with Freightera so shippers could see the fleets who are dedicated to lower emissions and being environmentally friendly. MORE
“I was just looking to ship a pallet to my client… so how did I end up here, with my head in my hands, wondering about the meaning of life?”. MORE
Be it less than truckload (LTL) or full truckload (FTL), we have the shipping solution for you. With our completely automated online quoting system, you can get the best rates available in a matter of minutes. Ship all across Canada with our reliable carriers. MORE
Interview with Benoit Montreuil, Professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Director, Physical Internet Center; Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. Interviewed by Eric Beckwitt, Founder and CEO, Freightera. MORE
Eric Beckwitt, Freightera founder and CEO is presenting at the BC Cleantech Virtual Conference on Sept 23, 2021. Eric Beckwitt will talk about Freightera at the first BC Cleantech virtual conference. MORE
If you’ve been following the news on freight automation/digitization, freight marketplaces, the acquisition of Globaltranz, Uber Freight’s ups and downs and such, you would have not missed the news last Friday of CapitalG (the late stage investment arm of Alphabet, Google’s parent company) entering the space and backing Seattle-based Convoy. As one of the players in the middle of the digital battlefield, we were honestly shocked. What does that mean for us? MORE
Freight shipping is, in short, shipping in large quantities and in this article, we will help you figure out the best shipping solution for your needs. We will cover the basics of freight shipping: What is freight? What are different modes of freight transportation? How are shipping costs calculated? MORE
Looking for a freight company with great customer service and amazing freight rates? Look no further! We got you covered. Sign up for free on Freightera to get freight quotes in seconds , and ship your pallets easily and stress-free. MORE
We have added new lanes into our system, and updated the existing ones with new, more affordable freight quotes! Below you’ll find some examples of LTL freight rates in the USA. From Federal Way, WA to Livermore, CA. Was: $312.04 USD, now: $304.90 From New York, NY to Montreal, QC. MORE
If you don’t have a business with a dock, freight loading or unloading can become very stressful very fast. This is why we’ve prepared a few tips for you in case you’re unsure of how to proceed. 1) Be prepared. The best thing you can do is think ahead. MORE
Please join us at the upcoming CONNECT 2019 | Supply Chain + Management + Technology event in Bothell on May 17th! Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt will be speaking with thought leaders from Convoy, FLEXE, Flexport, Freightera, Microsoft, OneClick.ai, P8, REI, Seagull Scientific, UW Bothell School of Business, and the State of Washington. MORE
Shipping from or to Chicago? Check out our new rates, from major cities in the USA and Canada, to Chicago, IL, and vice versa! All the rates are for 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100 : From Barrie, ON to Chicago, IL. Best freight rate: $231.26 From Bridgeport, CT to Chicago, IL. MORE
When we first shared our green freight vision two years ago, we had a few concerns. How can green be applied to the most polluting industry on earth without skepticism? How can we do it? How quickly can green freight technology catch up? Do our partners, investors and customers care? With these questions, we started to reach out and connect with people, companies and organizations working on solutions for cleaning and greening freight transportation. MORE
For the second year, Freightera makes the list of private BC companies best positioned for high growth and acquisition, according to a predictive model by Rocket Builders. MORE
By Kevin Hill. The rise in demand for goods and products worldwide has pushed many businesses to go global. This requires them to develop efficient and cost-effective supply chains to enhance their market reach. This rise in demand and supply of goods also calls for an added focus towards sustainable shipping practices to ensure the environment doesn’t get affected by it all. MORE
Working with just one carrier can be pretty costly. A single carrier cannot have the best pricing on all possible lanes, it’s just not possible (no matter what they say!). Working with multiple carriers is the smartest way to handle shipping. MORE
March 16th was the first day when Freightera shipments started to plummet in sync with the whole Canadian economy. COVID-19 disruption of most of our customers’ businesses due to their own suppliers and customers shutting down, traveled downstream to us. MORE
Shipping pallets in Canada? You’ll want to see this! We have added new rates and lanes for Canada domestic freight shipping. Here are some examples of newly added rates. MORE
Happy National Trucking Week / National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2021! The National Trucking Week in Canada ends tomorrow, September 11, and the following day begins the National Truck Driver Appreciation week in the USA. MORE
Silpa Paul, Frost & Sullivan commercial vehicles industry analyst, mentions Freightera among key automated-on-demand solutions in her article in trucks.com earlier this week and states that we are entering the era of fast adaption of brokerage digitization. Silpa Paul’s authority comes from prolific work in the space. She has published more than 30 research studies covering trucking and logistics. MORE
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, September 24, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Freightera, a leader in green freight, with an innovative CO2 emission reduction program for shippers, placed 102 on the 2021 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by the Globe and Mail. MORE
Amazon’s former executives, Director of Software Engineering Jonathan Shakes, and Director of Customer Service Colleen Byrum join Freightera’s executive team. MORE
SupplyChainDigital.com picked up our recent press release about Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt’s 2019 Clean50 Award and published a feature article about this news for the supply chain community. Thank you, Supply Chain Digital! This story will help us spread the word about our solution. The excerpts from the article below. MORE
Awesome news for Freightera blog and our readers! Our post Ship a Pallet in 15 Easy Steps: Quick Guide for Pallet Shipping for Beginners was selected among thousands of articles as one of the finalists in the Transport/Freight category. We want to thank everybody who voted for us! MORE
Mediaplanet just published and distributed in USA Today their special edition about innovative technological solutions for transportation and supply chain management. This ‘Digital Supply Chain’ issue aims to help businesses navigate new technologies for improving efficiency of their supply chains, increasing productivity and gaining a competitive edge for their companies. MORE
Shipping pallets from or to New York? Check out our new freight rates, from major cities in the USA and Canada, to New York, or vice versa. All the rates are for 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100 : From March Air Reserve Base CA to New York NY. Best freight rate: $365.62 MORE
Freightera
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Happy National Trucking Week / National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2021! The National Trucking Week in Canada ends tomorrow, September 11, and the following day begins the National Truck Driver Appreciation week in the USA.
Freightera
JANUARY 13, 2021
Amazon’s former executives, Director of Software Engineering Jonathan Shakes, and Director of Customer Service Colleen Byrum join Freightera’s executive team.
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Freightera
APRIL 2, 2020
Gloves, Zip Lock Bags, Masks, Gowns, Hand Sanitizers, etc. On Wednesday we received an urgent call from the BC Government’s COVID-19 Supply Hub to purchase the medical and other essential supplies.
Freightera
APRIL 28, 2020
Interview with Benoit Montreuil, Professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Director, Physical Internet Center; Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. Interviewed by Eric Beckwitt, Founder and CEO, Freightera.
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Freightera
APRIL 16, 2020
For the second year, Freightera makes the list of private BC companies best positioned for high growth and acquisition, according to a predictive model by Rocket Builders.
Freightera
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Awesome news for Freightera blog and our readers! Our post Ship a Pallet in 15 Easy Steps: Quick Guide for Pallet Shipping for Beginners was selected among thousands of articles as one of the finalists in the Transport/Freight category. We want to thank everybody who voted for us!
Freightera
OCTOBER 25, 2021
LTL Freight Rates: From Major Cities in USA & Canada to Cincinnati, Ohio. If you’re shipping LTL freight (pallets) to or from Cincinnati, Ohio, check out our new rate update. All the rates are for 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100: From Cincinnati OH, to Perth ON : $267.49
Freightera
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Working with just one carrier can be pretty costly. A single carrier cannot have the best pricing on all possible lanes, it’s just not possible (no matter what they say!). Working with multiple carriers is the smartest way to handle shipping.
Freightera
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The shipment was supposed to be $200 USD. I used the class Google suggested and I am getting billed $500 more. What gives? There are two ways you can go wrong with selecting a class for your shipment. You can either select a class too high for your order, or too low.
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Freightera
OCTOBER 12, 2021
“I was just looking to ship a pallet to my client… so how did I end up here, with my head in my hands, wondering about the meaning of life?”.
Freightera
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Be it less than truckload (LTL) or full truckload (FTL), we have the shipping solution for you. With our completely automated online quoting system, you can get the best rates available in a matter of minutes. Ship all across Canada with our reliable carriers.
Freightera
MARCH 29, 2019
Silpa Paul, Frost & Sullivan commercial vehicles industry analyst, mentions Freightera among key automated-on-demand solutions in her article in trucks.com earlier this week and states that we are entering the era of fast adaption of brokerage digitization. Silpa Paul’s authority comes from prolific work in the space. She has published more than 30 research studies covering trucking and logistics.
Freightera
APRIL 10, 2019
Please join us at the upcoming CONNECT 2019 | Supply Chain + Management + Technology event in Bothell on May 17th! Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt will be speaking with thought leaders from Convoy, FLEXE, Flexport, Freightera, Microsoft, OneClick.ai, P8, REI, Seagull Scientific, UW Bothell School of Business, and the State of Washington.
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Freightera
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Shipping pallets in Canada? You’ll want to see this! We have added new rates and lanes for Canada domestic freight shipping. Here are some examples of newly added rates.
Freightera
AUGUST 25, 2021
We have added new lanes into our system, and updated the existing ones with new, more affordable freight quotes! Below you’ll find some examples of LTL freight rates in the USA. From Federal Way, WA to Livermore, CA. Was: $312.04 USD, now: $304.90 From New York, NY to Montreal, QC.
Freightera
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Shipping from or to Chicago? Check out our new rates, from major cities in the USA and Canada, to Chicago, IL, and vice versa! All the rates are for 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100 : From Barrie, ON to Chicago, IL. Best freight rate: $231.26 From Bridgeport, CT to Chicago, IL.
Freightera
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Freight shipping is, in short, shipping in large quantities and in this article, we will help you figure out the best shipping solution for your needs. We will cover the basics of freight shipping: What is freight? What are different modes of freight transportation? How are shipping costs calculated?
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Freightera
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Shipping pallets from or to New York? Check out our new freight rates, from major cities in the USA and Canada, to New York, or vice versa. All the rates are for 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100 : From March Air Reserve Base CA to New York NY. Best freight rate: $365.62
Freightera
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Mediaplanet just published and distributed in USA Today their special edition about innovative technological solutions for transportation and supply chain management. This ‘Digital Supply Chain’ issue aims to help businesses navigate new technologies for improving efficiency of their supply chains, increasing productivity and gaining a competitive edge for their companies.
Freightera
OCTOBER 5, 2021
If you don’t have a business with a dock, freight loading or unloading can become very stressful very fast. This is why we’ve prepared a few tips for you in case you’re unsure of how to proceed. 1) Be prepared. The best thing you can do is think ahead.
Freightera
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Eric Beckwitt, Freightera founder and CEO is presenting at the BC Cleantech Virtual Conference on Sept 23, 2021. Eric Beckwitt will talk about Freightera at the first BC Cleantech virtual conference.
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Freightera
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Looking for a freight company with great customer service and amazing freight rates? Look no further! We got you covered. Sign up for free on Freightera to get freight quotes in seconds , and ship your pallets easily and stress-free.
Freightera
OCTOBER 4, 2018
SupplyChainDigital.com picked up our recent press release about Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt’s 2019 Clean50 Award and published a feature article about this news for the supply chain community. Thank you, Supply Chain Digital! This story will help us spread the word about our solution. The excerpts from the article below.
Freightera
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Eric Beckwitt honored for his contribution to advancing the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian freight digitization startup Freightera is honored to announce that CEO Eric Beckwitt has just won the 2019 Clean50 Award for his outstanding contribution to advance the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years.
Freightera
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, September 24, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Freightera, a leader in green freight, with an innovative CO2 emission reduction program for shippers, placed 102 on the 2021 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by the Globe and Mail.
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Freightera
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
If you’ve been following the news on freight automation/digitization, freight marketplaces, the acquisition of Globaltranz, Uber Freight’s ups and downs and such, you would have not missed the news last Friday of CapitalG (the late stage investment arm of Alphabet, Google’s parent company) entering the space and backing Seattle-based Convoy. As one of the players in the middle of the digital battlefield, we were honestly shocked. What does that mean for us?
Freightera
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
TruckNews just featured Freightera and our collaboration with the SmartWay. SmartWay chose Freightera to feature certified carriers in Canada, leaders in optimizing their fuel efficiency, greening the supply chain. We started to work with them about a year ago with great results. SmartWay initially approached Beckwitt asking him to put a tag on those partner carriers working with Freightera so shippers could see the fleets who are dedicated to lower emissions and being environmentally friendly.
Freightera
APRIL 6, 2018
By Kevin Hill. The rise in demand for goods and products worldwide has pushed many businesses to go global. This requires them to develop efficient and cost-effective supply chains to enhance their market reach. This rise in demand and supply of goods also calls for an added focus towards sustainable shipping practices to ensure the environment doesn’t get affected by it all.
Freightera
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
When we first shared our green freight vision two years ago, we had a few concerns. How can green be applied to the most polluting industry on earth without skepticism? How can we do it? How quickly can green freight technology catch up? Do our partners, investors and customers care? With these questions, we started to reach out and connect with people, companies and organizations working on solutions for cleaning and greening freight transportation.
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