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Freight Services Guide

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Find the right shipping solution for your business.

Freight shipping can be complex, with countless options, restrictions, and requirements. This guide simplifies the process by breaking down 10 common freight service types, key restrictions to watch for, and tips to help you avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re moving goods across the country, internationally, or to a tradeshow floor, this guide will help you make confident, cost-effective shipping decisions.

Inside the guide you’ll discover:

  • How to choose between standard, guaranteed, expedited, and time-critical services

  • What to know about cross-border, air, and ocean freight

  • Ways to protect high-value or sensitive shipments with sealed divider service and hazmat compliance

  • Best practices for reverse logistics, retail shipping, and tradeshow freight

  • 3 reasons to consider a 3PL partner for live support, cost savings, and shipping technology