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 […]
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General’s office says it anticipates that autonomous vehicle technology will add only $7,000 to $10,000 to the purchase price of a postal truck by 2025. The United States Post Office is partnering with the University of Michigan to build a self-driving mail delivery truck and hopes to launch a […]
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) […]
California is enacting stricter standards for LTL shipments. Higher regulatory requirements and employee re-classifications raises costs. Mainstream articles are reporting that new fees will apply to shipments moving in and out of California: California Compliance Surcharge are being added to offset the state’s higher operating costs and stricter regulations. The surcharge (for now) does not […]
The air cargo industry has gone from dejection to elation in just a year, said analyst WorldACD in its latest report, covering September. WorldACD points out that September 2016 saw volume growth of more than 5% year-over-year (YoY), a level not seen for two years in “the beleaguered air cargo world”. Its prediction that October […]
“35 Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity. 36 Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephah and an honest Hin…” Lev 19 35-36 Carriers are more likely to reweigh and reclassify freight now more than ever. A few years ago this was not the case. The LTL carriers have […]
Oil and fuel trends effect and reflect changes in the domestic and global economy. Let’s look back at U.S. oil production and U.S. oil consumption in 2012, and then look forward to see what 2013 may bring in regards to fuel trends. U.S. Oil Production In 2012, domestic liquid petroleum production rose by .65 […]
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