Insights
Whether you’re shipping freight for the first time or are arranging shipments daily, it’s inevitable you’ll run into a question you don’t have the answer to. Melton Logistics is here to help! Check out these articles that detail the ins and outs of the transportation industry, written by our team with combined decades of experience in logistics.
Tips to Make Your Cross-Border Shipping Experience Easier
Tips to Make Your Cross-Border Shipping Experience EasierMelton Logistics - 01/18/2024Cross-border shipping refers to the transportation of goods across international borders. Over $3.02 BILLION worth of products traversed the border between just the United States and...
Contract Rates and Spot Rates in Trucking: What’s the Difference?
Contract Rates & Spot Rates in TruckingMelton Logistics - 01/18/2024Contract rates and spot rates each have their place in the transportation industry and typically work together to keep rates in check. Typically, a ten percent difference in either spot or...
Advantages to Non-Asset Based 3PLs
Advantages to Non-Asset Based 3PLsMelton Logistics - 01/18/2024Most businesses would rather focus on their core business activities than spend their valuable time and resources managing every step of their supply chain. 3PLs like Melton Logistics are here to help you...