Freight News - Category: Freight Shipping

Shipping Tips for Small Businesses

small business shipping tips

Freight shipping is one of those parts of running a small business that can quietly eat into margins if it’s not managed well. Between carrier selection, packaging, shipment accuracy, and cost strategy, there are a lot of variables to keep track of. At C&D Logistics, we’ve been helping small businesses get a handle on their...... READ MORE

3 Crucial Considerations for International Freight Shipping

International Freight Shipping

International freight shipping involves a level of complexity that domestic shipping simply doesn’t. Regulations shift, documentation requirements vary by destination, and the decisions you make about mode of transport have real implications for cost, compliance, and delivery timelines. At C&D Logistics, we manage international shipments for clients across a range of industries and destinations, so...... READ MORE

Shipping by Truck vs. Shipping by Rail

LTL Shipping Benefits

When it comes to freight shipping, there are many different ways to get your shipment to its destination. Whether you are looking to ship produce to multiple grocery stores or need to ship materials to an industrial facility, it is important to take the time to determine which method is best for the items you...... READ MORE

Important Winter Shipping Considerations

Winter Shipping

As temperatures begin to drop and snow starts to fall, shipping can become more complex than usual. While ice and snow may make freight shipping more difficult, goods still need to be delivered from point A to point B regardless of the weather conditions. To ensure that your shipments reach their destination on time and...... READ MORE

What is Intermodal Shipping?

What is intermodal freight shipping?

For businesses moving freight across long distances, intermodal shipping has become one of the strongest alternatives to pure truckload on the market. The cost savings and cargo security it offers are hard to match on the right lanes, and the environmental case for rail is increasingly relevant for businesses with sustainability targets. At C&D Logistics,...... READ MORE

What is Freight Forwarding in Logistics?

What is freight forwarding in logistics?

Most businesses don’t have the in-house expertise or resources to manage freight shipping effectively on their own. Shipping regulations are complex, documentation requirements vary by destination, and the carrier coordination involved in a multi-modal shipment takes industry knowledge that most companies simply don’t have to spare. Freight forwarding exists to fill that gap. At C&D...... READ MORE

What are Freight Classes?

What are freight classes?

Understanding what freight classes are will help ensure that your freight meets your budgetary requirements. At C&D Logistics, we want to make the freight shipping process as simple as possible. That is why our professional team members will work closely with you to make sure that your freight is being shipped for the best possible...... READ MORE

What Does FOB Mean in Shipping?

What does FOB mean in shipping?

Getting to know what FOB means in shipping will provide you with a better understanding of how certain shipping documents work. At C&D Logistics, we want to ensure that our customers have all of the information they need about our freight shipping services. That is why our team members will always take the time to...... READ MORE

Canadian Freight Shipping Services

Canadian freight shipping services

At C&D Logistics, we offer a selection of different services that are perfect for shipping goods throughout Canada. Learning about the different types of available Canadian freight shipping services will help you figure out which method of shipping will work best for you. Freight Logistics Services Some of the logistics services that are available for...... READ MORE

How to Properly Package and Ship Freight

benefits of outsourced warehousing

Knowing how to properly package and ship freight can help save you time and money in the long run. At C&D Logistics, we want to help make your shipping experience as easy and as smooth as possible which is why we are always here to help and answer your shipping questions. Learn why accurate shipment...... READ MORE