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Bill of Lading for LTL and FTL Freight Shipping: A Complete Shipper’s Guide

GlobalTranz

Whether you're shipping less-than-truckload (LTL) or truckload (TL) freight , one document keeps your shipment moving smoothly: the bill of lading (BOL). More than just paperwork, it serves as a contract, a receipt and a key legal reference throughout your freight's journey. Getting it right ensures your freight moves smoothly.

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I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025

Talking Logistics

Cargo thieves love the holidays. Read more The post I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods.

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Tips for Starting a Successful 3PL Relationship for Freight

GlobalTranz

It's a collaborative relationship that can streamline and elevate your freight shipping operations. This blog provides tips and resources on how to lay the foundation for a long-term, productive and cost-effective 3PL freight services partnership! Are we using the optimal mix of freight shipping modes for our needs?

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Shipping to Hawaii: How to Navigate the Obstacle Course

Supply Chain Brain

This control is particularly useful if you’re shipping specialized freight. The control it affords is also helpful for ensuring visibility and a high level of customer satisfaction at every stage of the supply chain. Owning your cold chain (or finding a partner that does) is one way to reduce the complexity and make shipping more manageable.

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Hybrid IoT Networks: Integrating Multiple Communication Technologies for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

But with the explosion of IoT devices across transportation, warehousing, and distribution, logistics providers face a critical challenge: how to ensure continuous, reliable, and cost-effective communication across diverse physical environments and use cases. The solution? Hybrid IoT networks. What Are Hybrid IoT Networks?

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How to Negotiate with Chinese Suppliers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Knowing how to negotiate with Chinese suppliers is a critical skill for British businesses aiming to import goods. Navigating Logistics: The Role of Freight Forwarding in Importing from China Working with a freight forwarder is a smart move when importing from China to the UK. Importing From China! The Essential Guide!

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Overhaul’s FraudWatch: a new paradigm in freight fraud prevention

Freight Waves

Freight fraud has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing and financially devastating risks in today’s global supply chain landscape. Enter Overhaul’s FraudWatch , a winner of the 2025 FreightWaves Fraud Fighter Awards, which has revolutionized the approach to freight security.