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The Beginner’s Guide to Bill of Lading Documents

ShipLilly

While you don’t want to forget any of those documents (no matter how numerous or tedious they may be), there’s one you definitely want to become familiar with: the bill of lading. A bill of lading is one of the most common – and important – documents in the shipping and logistics industry. Why are Bills of Lading important?

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10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. Another of the shipper of choice tips is that an enterprise must stand out from its competition. The best examples of shippers of choice provide services along several trucking routes.

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5 Ways Shippers And Suppliers Can Maintain A Great Relationship

Blue Grace Logistics

Here are five tips to build, maintain, and improve a healthy and productive relationship with your suppliers. The importance of setting the tone of the relationship and being an example of what you expect. 5 Tips To Improve Supplier Management. Set The Tone Of The Relationship, Be The Example. Finally, make it personal.

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Documenting Your Shipping Process: A How-To Guide

GoShip Blog

Documenting your shipping process can improve efficiency, operational agility, and customer satisfaction. . Why you should document your shipping process . Although documentation can be a little time-consuming, it is a powerful tool that can save you more time and resources than you put into it.

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Procurement and Suppliers on the Same Page: How to Craft an Effective Terms & Conditions Sales Document

GlobalTranz

For example, something along the lines of: By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. This liability might arise from someone actually following any tips you might suggest or even just using the website itself.

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Shipping your first container.?? Here are some tips to help you

Shipping and Freight Resource

Here are some tips to assist you in shipping your first container. If you are shipping wine for example, it may require a permit for import into a specific market but may not be required in another market. Documentation. Create a check list of all documentation required for your shipment way before you start with it.

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5 More Common Sense, Yet Often Forgotten Basics for Less Than Truckload Shipping

GlobalTranz

A few months ago we wrote a tongue in cheek post about 5 Upfront Tips you can do to save on less than truckload shipping (a capitalization of Less than truckload). A carrier isn’t going to remove charges because of a holiday for example. #3: We repeat: have your documentation. Maybe it’s a matter of taking pictures.