Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) refers to a shipping method where multiple shippers’ goods are combined in a single truck. This method is cost-effective for smaller shipments that do not fill an entire truck, allowing shippers to share transportation costs based on the space or weight their cargo occupies.
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Full Truckload (FTL)
Full Truckload (FTL) is a shipping method where one shipment occupies an entire truck, offering faster transit and less handling than less-than-truckload…
Backhaul
Backhaul is the return trip of a delivery vehicle, often empty or partially loaded. Learn how backhaul optimization reduces freight costs and operational waste.
Drayage
Drayage is the short-distance trucking of ocean containers between ports, rail yards, and warehouses. Learn how rates are set, chassis fees, and dwell risks.
Line-Haul Shipment
Line-Haul Shipment is the long-distance transportation of goods between cities or major freight hubs, forming the primary backbone of regional cargo movement.
