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A simple but clear perspective on the notion of Shipping Cartels

Shipping and Freight Resource

Based on this, there seems to be a natural and immediate view that these lines fit the definition of cartel “ A cartel is a group of independent market participants who collude with each other in order to improve their profits and dominate the market. I have reproduced the thought provoking article below.

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What is LTL Shipping and How Does it Work?

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This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. LTL freight refers to the shipment of items that cannot occupy a full trailer container due to their weight, packaging structure, or shipping capacity.

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Will the Freight Industry Move to a Discounted Pricing Model Like the Stock Brokerage Industry?

The Logistics of Logistics

Just like the full-service stock broker, today’s freight brokers enjoy some definite advantages including: Operational infrastructure, technology and licenses required to broker freight. Connections with carriers who have available capacity (especially important in this market).

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. In this article, we define five advantages that will transform the future of freight forwarding. More Capacity and Cost Reduction A freight forwarder can develop several relationships and partnerships with all the carriers in the industry.

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What Is a Pallet Jack? Definition, Types, and Uses Explained

Conger

Because this article explains everything you need to know about them, including: What pallet jacks are. And here’s a simple pallet jack definition: A pallet jack (sometimes called a “pallet truck”) is the simplest type of forklift, consisting of a: Wheeled trolley. Manual pallet jack lifting capacity maxes out around 5,500 lbs.,

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Tanker Endorsement Regulations: Are You Driving Illegally?

Trinity Logistics

In order to do this, the FMCSA changed the definition of a “tanker,” which, in turn, has changed the requirements for which drivers are required to hold a “tanker endorsement” on their CDL. Note: The information provided in this article is up-to-date at the time of publishing. The containers are loaded, and not empty.

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Tanker Endorsement Regulations: Are You Driving Illegally?

Trinity Logistics

In order to do this, the FMCSA changed the definition of a “tanker,” which, in turn, has changed the requirements for which drivers are required to hold a “tanker endorsement” on their CDL. Note: The information provided in this article is up-to-date at the time of publishing. The containers are loaded, and not empty.