With the volume of shipments moving through carrier networks damaged or lost shipments will be inevitable. While PNG Logistics Co. utilizes premier carriers and our custom routing reduces the likelihood of a claim, it still happens. Unlike many other companies who put the sole burden on the customer, PNG Logistics Co. acts as your processing […]
The trucking industry must maintain a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to drug and alcohol use. However, under the current drug and alcohol screening programs, employers do not always have the proper tools to identify accurately and expeditiously CDL holders who have received positive drug or alcohol results in the past, have refused a drug […]
Nearly all products that you interact with daily have passed through our transportation system at some point. Whether it be the toothbrush that you brush your teeth with in the morning to the pillow that you lay your head on at night, chances are its journey to your home included being on a truck, in […]
UPS is in the beginning stages of implementing a new pricing concept which could be interpreted as penalizing its largest retail customers. This is what is proposed: If during the peak shipping season, large retail shippers fail to ship as many packages as they had planned, UPS is looking to charge those retailers for the […]
There are many factors that go into how carriers cost out their freight; National Motor Freight Classification (“NMFC”) item numbers, cost per CWT, exception ratings, FAKs [freight all kinds], shipment volumes and frequency. However, all carriers are really selling is “space”. Dimensions play a role in density based rates and minimum cubic capacity rules, but […]
The most common type of pallet used for material handling is definitely the wood pallet; however, there are situations where a plastic pallet would be a better choice. Below are some things to consider when evaluating whether a wood pallet or a plastic pallet would be better for your business. Pros and Cons of […]
Every day thousands of shipments are processed by Less Than Truckload (LTL) carriers. Many LTL and FTL carriers are trusted by SHIPPERS to ensure that their freight makes it to the final destination safely and in one piece. However, an issue that stands out with many SHIPPERS is that they do not really understand when […]
Green building is becoming increasingly popular and important whether you are talking about residences or businesses. It is not surprising that companies such as Starbucks have taken great initiative by building an earth-friendly store out of shipping containers! Old shipping containers are difficult to dispose of, but they are easily repurposed. Creating a house from […]
You may already be very aware that truck capacity has been tightening steadily across the country. There is also a large-scale driver protest starting today, October 3rd, and running through Sunday, October 8th which may turn into a national strike. This will also obviously add to the difficulty in booking trucks during this time period. […]
Going through the freight claims process when your freight does not arrive in good condition, can be a major headache. Luckily, it is not a headache that you need to deal with because we file the claims on your behalf! If your shipment was damaged or lost through the shipping and logistics process, the steps […]
PNG Logistics is a full service Third Party Logistics (3PL) company that has helped hundreds of clients to lower their freight costs and increase shipping efficiencies. Our service is highly personalized and every shipment we handle is managed by an experienced logistics expert with our clients' best interest in mind.
In addition to enhanced service and peace of mind, PNG clients typically enjoy freight cost savings from 10% to 40% compared to their current transportation and shipping costs.
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