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While inflation may have begun to cool for some commodities, shipping container rates aren’t on the list. According to 2024 data from Statista, container freight rates for a 40-foot shipping container jumped from an average of $1,342 in October 2023 to $3,964 in January 2024. Shipping container...

Every industry relies on an efficient supply chain to run smoothly, and healthcare is no exception. In 2020, we saw firsthand how weak links in a healthcare facility’s supply chain could lead to major shortages of essential supplies, like medications and personal protection equipment. So, it’s...

Over 145,000 people work in the warehousing industry in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), warehouse workers may face a higher risk of injuries than employees in other industries. Which is why warehouse safety is so important. The warehousing and storage...

When you work with a national or global supply chain, you have a wealth of transportation options to choose from. Two of those possible choices include multimodal transportation and intermodal transportation. Furthermore, both of these options rely on multiple shipping methods to reach the final...

If you’re exploring different shipping options for your business, you may have come across the terms “TL” and “LTL” before. TL stands for “Truckload,” while “LTL” stands for “Less Than Truckload.” But what does LTL vs TL shipping actually mean? Both are valid shipping methods to get your items...

It’s no secret that gas and diesel-powered vehicles are a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG.) The United States has pledged to achieve a 50-52% reduction in pollution levels by 2030. The U.S. also has set a goal for all new vehicles to be emission-free by 2030, and electric...

It’s not a bird or a plane — it’s an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), otherwise known as a drone. N&D Transportation Company will explain the advantages and disadvantages of drones in logistics. While initially designed for military use, drones have begun to make their way into the commercial...

The trucking and freight industry depends on diesel fuel to run. Around 20% of petroleum consumption in the US is diesel fuel. And while gas prices only rose around 10% since the start of 2022, diesel prices climbed around 38%. As of January 2023, the national average diesel price is around...

The transportation industry doesn’t have the best reputation for trucking diversity. Until recently, more than two-thirds of truck drivers were white and 90% were male. But the tide is beginning to change. The American trucking industry is more diverse than ever before, with more women and...

The more your business grows, the more inventory you need to store. But you might not have the capability to store everything on-site. Enter warehouses. Warehouse benefits range from financial to organizational, let’s explain below. What is a warehouse? It’s a storage building that holds...

If you drive a car, you’ve most likely cringed at the gas station more times than you can count. Increase in fuel prices put a strain on most American wallets. Around 84% of Americans report cutting back on spending in response to the price surge. But the increase in fuel prices can affect more...

Prices are climbing everywhere–at the gas pump, the grocery store, and even in online shopping carts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that inflation hit an all-time high in March 2022, at 8.5% – the biggest cost increase since the 1980s. Also, any 2022 inflation forecasts argue...

Truck driving careers offer many opportunities for high wages, flexible hours, and steady employment. But not all trucking jobs are created equal. Trucking jobs run the full gamut from local runs in your home state to cross-country trips that take weeks at a time.  If you’re thinking about...

If you’re shipping temperature-sensitive freight, the last thing you need to worry about is whether or not it will survive the winter. This is where heated trailers are an amazing tool. Heated trailers can help preserve the quality of your freight, keep your goods from freezing, and offer extra...

We live in a fast-paced world. The advent of eCommerce has raised customer expectations for speedy delivery higher than ever before. Previously, customers expected packages to arrive within 4-5 days. That number has dwindled to 2-3 days according to recent surveys. The answer for speedy delivery...