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LTL shipping stands for less than truckload shipping. It means moving a shipment that's too big for a parcel carrier like UPS or FedEx, but too small to justify booking an entire trailer, by sharing space with other shippers' freight on the same truck. For a distributor running freight out of more than one location,…
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On Monday, ArcBest and its subsidiary ABF Freight announced a general rate increase of about 5.9%, effective June 22. The headline number is unremarkable. It matches the increase the carrier took last August. What should get a shipper's attention is not the percentage. It is the calendar. ABF's general rate increases almost always land in…
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If you're managing freight across multiple carriers, juggling LTL shipments, and trying to get visibility into shipments while running a manufacturing operation — you've probably wondered whether outsourcing the whole problem is worth it. That's exactly what a fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider is designed for. This guide explains the specific services a 4PL delivers, what…
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If you’ve been shipping lately, you’ve probably felt it. Fuel surcharges are moving fast, in some cases jumping around 10% overnight. And when that happens, a shipment you quoted yesterday can invoice higher today. That’s where the frustration comes in. At GLI, we’re seeing this across all modes including LTL, truckload, parcel, and even international…
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If your company is relying on an LTL broker to manage shipments, there’s a good chance you’re leaving a lot on the table right now. In today’s market, simply tendering shipments through a broker and accepting the quoted rate is not the same thing as strategically managing your LTL program. Brokers play an important role…
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Peak shipping season is one of the busiest times of year for global freight, and it is already underway. Running from late July through October for ocean freight and continuing into November for air freight and e-commerce, this period is driven by back-to-school demand, holiday order fulfillment, and year-end inventory planning. In 2025, shippers are…
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If managing your freight feels like juggling too many systems, providers, and points of contact, you’re not alone. Today’s shippers need more than just transactional support. They need a partner who can streamline operations, solve problems fast, and think strategically. That’s where we come in. GLI: One Partner. Total Coverage. Global Logistics Inc. (GLI) is…
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Real people. Real service. Real results. AI is having a moment and logistics isn’t exempt. From predictive pricing to instant quoting, the industry giants are racing to automate the entire shipping experience. Just look at CH Robinson’s latest headlines: AI investments, automation tools, digital freight matching. We get it. Speed sells. But at Global Logistics…
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As an LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight shipper, every cost-saving opportunity matters. Unfortunately, unexpected fees from weight and class adjustments or unforeseen accessorial charges can eat away at your bottom line. Let’s break down what causes reweighs, reclassifications, and extra accessorial fees and how you can minimize them. Understanding Weight and Inspections (W&Is) Accurate shipment…
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In the world of logistics, efficiency is everything. Companies are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve visibility across their supply chains. Two common systems play a role in managing these goals: Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. While ERPs are designed to integrate multiple business functions,…
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