It seems like when one carrier raises rates they all follow suit. Let’s take a look at the breakdown of the rate increases and answer the big questions. Q. Who will this LTL rate increases effect? A. All non-contractual rates so, in this aspect around 20% of the carrier’s clients who are not under contract […]
Transloading is the method of bringing ocean containers inland to distribution centers without sorting the contents to a single destination. Transloading can reduce shipping costs by reducing total landed costs through reduced handling. Below are some specific things to consider when analyzing the potential for shipping costs savings via transloading: Assess Cargo Additional fees will […]
Steamship lines, logistics providers, exporters and importers are coming together to figure out the best way to implement the new global regulations which will require container weight to be certified before they can be loaded onto a vessel. The regulations are expected to be in effect on July 1st 2016. The shipper’s obligation to provide […]
At PNG all our customers are VIPs, Very Important People, but we also have our VIP clients who are part of our Vendor Inbound Program. Our Vendor Inbound Program is suited to help businesses across several industries control their inbound supply chain. Most 3PLS follow industry standard, Simply put, all they do is ask that […]
As logistics services professionals, we noticed some trends in the world of freight in 2011. These trends will definitely be continuing into 2012 and most of them will probably continue to grow. The carriers have had a lot of control of the freight in 2011 due to an increase in freight volume and shortage of […]
PNG Worldwide utilizes a variety of strategies to bring you freight savings. Below are a few things that we take into consideration when keeping your total landed costs low, and these are things that are important for you to be aware of as well. Estimate Logistics Costs Accurately We help bring you […]
Fuel Surcharges. What are they? Why and when did they start? Who decides the price? It all started back in 1973 as a result of the Arab oil embargo and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Oil Crisis. The Department of Energy (DOE) began computing a National Retail Diesel Average in order to […]
If you are shipping internationally, you are probably familiar with the U.S. Customs Compliance Audits. Customs Compliance Audits should be taken seriously since errors found in these audits can cause significant fees and time loss. During these audits, Customs not only verifies that the information that you provided is correct, but they also check […]
If you are shipping a high value product, you may want to opt for additional insurance. Carriers have maximum liabilities per pound and certain items may not be covered fully. Let’s take a piece of machinery that is valued at $6,000 but only weighs 150lbs. Let’s say the carrier only covers $25 per lb. If […]
Establishing a 3PL Partnership is not just about short-term savings. It is also about long-term and sustainable gains and growth. An international 3PL partnership is not just about the initial bid but the strategic business relationship that can be established. Below are a few key things that will allow for a strong international (or domestic) […]
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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