Whether you are a shipping business owner, or a customer willing to ship goods, you will need to know what are standard freight carrier alpha codes. This will help you project cargo from one place to another with sustainable knowledge of who is shipping your goods. In this article we will talk about what is a standard freight carrier alpha code, how you can use it, and how to find out which alpha code belongs to the company of your choice. So, without any further ado, let’s dive in! Continue reading “What are standard freight carrier alpha codes?”
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Guide to storing vehicles long-term
During the process of the move, there are numerous things to think about. For example, you decide to move to Beirut or to send your shipment to Beirut. Tricky isn’t it? You will need to move all of your belongings and maybe find a way of storing vehicles long-term when moving your entire home there. How can you do it? Continue reading “Guide to storing vehicles long-term”
Negotiating with shippers – good or bad?
When you run a company, you should know how to get the best deals possible. This is also true when it comes to negotiating with shippers. Companies are often able to cut costs by reducing their shipping rates. However, you also need to have certain skills and knowledge on how to make the deal. It is not as simple as it seems. Luckily, we have the best advice on how to negotiate with a shipping company. Here you can learn what are some tactics when you try to get a better offer. Continue reading “Negotiating with shippers – good or bad?”
Different types of shipping containers to explore
If you are a company owner and have to ship items to buyers, or just moving overseas and want to ship your belongings, you need to know about different types of shipping containers. Sometimes the regular containers just do not cut it. That is when you need to go deeper. There are many types of containers you have probably never heard of. If you look up cargo companies in Lebanon, you will see that they offer a lot of different types of containers and use them to their full potential. Therefore we have compiled a list of all the shipping containers you can employ to get your shipping job done, whatever it is. So, without any further ado, let’s dive in! Continue reading “Different types of shipping containers to explore”
Downsides of shipping by air
Do you need to ship your goods by air? Trying to establish a supply chain to Lebanon, but you are unsure about how to get your things there? Curious about air freight Lebanon and all of its advantages and disadvantages? Then you are in the right place! Air freight has become quite popular in recent years. With the advent of technology, people have things almost at their fingertips. Everyone is living fast and wants to get their things faster. This is one of the main reasons why companies choose to send their items to customers via planes. This way, they might get them fast, but what are the costs of this efficiency? Are there any downsides of shipping by air? Find out in this article!
Tips for loading a moving truck like a pro
There are a lot of things you need to think about when moving. Gathering proper packing materials, finding movers, packing and – moving itself! These are just some of the tasks you need to complete. But, sometimes people don’t know anything about loading a moving truck like a pro. Which only leads to taking more empty space and having to move twice. This will only lead to a bigger moving cost. Continue reading our article to find out everything about loading a moving truck! Continue reading “Tips for loading a moving truck like a pro”
Makings of a good cargo company
What are the makings of a good cargo company? There is an abundance of qualities cargo companies in Lebanon could have in order to positively differentiate itself from its competitors. However, these qualities could be subjective, meaning that if they have value to us – they could have no value to you. So take our list with a pinch of salt but know that we have more experience than most people do. Continue reading “Makings of a good cargo company”
How to prepare artwork for global shipping
Shipping regular items are easy! But what happens when you need to prepare artwork for global shipping? There are a lot of preparations you need to think about! Especially for long-distance transportation! Continue reading our article and learn more about artwork transportation! Continue reading “How to prepare artwork for global shipping”
Best ways to ship frozen and perishable food
Sometimes shipping can be quite easy to do! All you have to do is pack your items properly, and let the shipping company handle them. But what happens when we have to ship froze and perishable food? Like many other items, they also require special care during transportation! Luckily, we wrote an article covering this particular topic just to help people who intend to ship food. Continue reading “Best ways to ship frozen and perishable food”
How to pick the right shipping company?
If we are to discuss how to pick the right shipping company, we need to identify more than one thing. What does it mean to pick the right shipping company? When compared to some 10 years ago, shipping companies were not as frequent. And those that did exist were mainly used internally by large corporations. Today, things change. There are shipping companies that are at your entire disposition for any and all you may need. The right shipping company is going to be the one that can address all that you indeed may need. So, which shipping company would be the ‘right’ one? Continue reading “How to pick the right shipping company?”
