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With the highest-volume port system in the Caribbean, the island of Puerto Rico sees its share of container freight.   If you’re doing business on Puerto Rico, you already know that efficient, cost-effective cargo movement is critical for driving consistent revenue and protecting your margins. Below, we’ll share our tips and insights to keep your containers moving on time and on budget.   You’ll discover what type of containers ship to Puerto Rico, how long your shipment to Puerto Rico will take, how much it might cost, what documentation your shipment will need, what taxes you’ll pay, and how to keep your freight moving smoothly...

Safely and effectively transporting heavy equipment like excavators, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, and more requires the right expertise—and the right equipment.  If you’re moving heavy machinery around the U.S., we’ll show you what you need to know. Because of its size, weight, and special securement requirements, transporting heavy equipment comes with a few challenges.   Once you know the ins and outs of transporting this important (and valuable!) cargo, you’ll have a grasp on what it takes to execute a safe and cost-effective heavy equipment move.   In This ArticleUnderstanding Heavy Equipment Transportation: Definitions and Legal Requirements What Classifies as Heavy Equipment? What Are the FMCSA Regulations for...

More than 85% percent of the goods shipped between Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S. move through Jacksonville, Florida. The Port of Jacksonville (also known as JAXPORT) is a major ocean freight gateway, linking the mainland U.S. with the Port of San Juan and Puerto Rico’s other seaports.   In this article, we’ll show you what you need to know about moving freight along this route, either northbound to the mainland U.S. or southbound to Puerto Rico. Shipping to a U.S. territory like Puerto Rico can be a little different than shipping freight to other U.S. destinations. We’ll walk you through all the angles to...

When it comes to over-the-road transportation, you’ll have two main choices: less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) shipping. Each of these options offers different timelines, different costs, and different advantages. We’ll walk you through all of them so you can understand the distinctions—and pick the one that moves goods on your preferred timing, at your preferred budget. In This Article Definitions & Basic Differences: FTL vs. LTL Cost Considerations: FTL Pricing vs. LTL Pricing FTL & LTL Transit Time & Efficiency: A Comparison Safety & Handling of Goods: Who’s the Winner? LTL or FTL? Environmental Impact: Which Has the Lighter Carbon Footprint, LTL or FTL?...

As the transportation industry continues to focus on sustainability, rail freight continues to stand out. The consulting firm IDC calls rail “the most energy efficient and least carbon intensive freight transportation mode.” Case in point: Rail makes up about 9% of freight activity, but it only accounts for 3% of energy use in the transportation sector. But the rail industry isn’t resting on its laurels. Instead, the industry continues to embrace technological innovations designed to reduce its carbon footprint even further, improve safety, increase efficiency, prevent breakdowns, and keep cargo moving. In this article, we’ll investigate some of the latest innovations in rail freight, including...

Understanding the difference between transloading and intermodal freight shipping can help you keep your cargo moving efficiently—and save you money. Not sure what these logistics terms mean? We’ll walk you through the definitions of both, and explain which method to choose when—and why. We’ll also throw in a quick discussion of another similar term, transshipping, so you can understand all of these logistics strategies and pick the right one for your freight. What Does Transloading Mean in Shipping? Transloading refers to moving cargo from one mode of transportation to another. More specifically, when cargo is transloaded, it’s unloaded from one transportation method (such as an...