Category: shipping

Freight density is the weight of a shipment divided by the space it occupies, measured in pounds per cubic foot, and it is the single biggest factor carriers use to set your less-than-truckload (LTL) freight class and rate. Denser freight generally ships at a lower class and a lower cost,...

Freight class is a standardized rating from 50 to 500 that carriers use to price less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, based mainly on density along with handling, stowability, and liability. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) maintains this system, called the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), so that every shipper and...

Inbound logistics brings raw materials, components, or inventory into a business from suppliers. Outbound logistics moves finished goods out of a business to distributors, retailers, or end customers. Both sides have to run well for a supply chain to function without delays, stockouts, or excess inventory. For businesses managing physical...

Logistics planning is the process of organizing how a business ships, stores, and tracks its goods so that transportation and warehousing keep pace with growth instead of becoming a bottleneck. A freight strategy is the practical output of that planning: a defined approach to freight modes, carrier relationships, and cost...

Supply chain and logistics are related but not the same thing. Supply chain management is the broad, strategic network covering sourcing, production, and delivery of a product from raw material to final customer. Logistics is the tactical piece inside that network responsible for physically moving and storing goods. Understanding this...

Moving commercial goods efficiently requires a solid understanding of how transportation pricing works. If you ship freight regularly, you know that pricing can fluctuate wildly from week to week. Finding a fair price to move your cargo often feels confusing. However, the pricing model becomes very clear once you look...

A logistics company is a business that plans, coordinates, and manages the movement, storage, and delivery of goods on behalf of another company. Instead of a business building its own trucking fleet, warehouses, and fulfillment staff, it hands that work to a logistics provider that already has the network and...

Retail logistics is the system that moves goods from suppliers through distribution centers and into stores or directly to customers. During peak season, that system faces its hardest test: demand spikes, freight capacity tightens, and every delay shows up as an empty shelf or a late delivery. For retailers, manufacturers,...

Moving commercial cargo efficiently requires finding the right transportation partner. When setting up your shipping strategy, you face an immediate decision about who will handle your freight. Shippers often hear two terms thrown around constantly in supply chain discussions: freight broker and carrier. Understanding the key differences between a freight...

Automotive logistics runs on a tighter margin for error than almost any other freight category. A single late delivery can stop an assembly line, and a single freight class error can turn a routine parts shipment into an unexpected cost. ENorth Logistics’ Freight and Carrier Operations team works with automotive...