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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Are you an LTL professional trying to determine which commodities will be affected by the upcoming NMFC changes in July 2025? You’re not alone. Many in the industry are struggling to understand how the latest updates to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system will impact their freight. While the NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic…
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As the holiday rush subsides and a new year begins, the freight industry enters what’s commonly known as the Quiet Season. From January to March, shipping volumes are at their lowest, creating a unique opportunity for businesses to reassess their logistics strategies and capitalize on favorable market conditions. The Quiet Season Advantage During the first…
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The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is set to make significant updates to LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) freight classifications, a change that will impact both shippers and carriers across the industry. Starting in 2025, the NMFTA will roll out a streamlined, density-focused classification model under Docket 2025-1, aiming to simplify the current system, reduce classification disputes,…
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It should be simple. You accept a quote for a shipment, prep it for transport, and get an invoice when the job is done. Yet, all too often, the invoice doesn’t quite match the quote. When there are errors, it creates more work to file disputes. Even when you win a dispute, it’s costly because…
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