Learn More About Different Transportation Systems

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Learn More About Different Transportation Systems
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Synopsis

• Learning about Trucking Shipping Containers
• 5 Tips for Shipping Freight in Canada
• Canadian Ports Make Ocean Freight a Convenient
  Choice for Import-Export Businesses
• Keeping Air Shipping in Canada Hassle-Free
• Lowering the Cost of Intermodal Transportation in
  Canada
• Save on Shipping Costs for Business or Personal
  Needs when Sending Packages from Canada

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Learning about Trucking Shipping Containers

• How Shipping Containers are Made
• Each shipping container is made using a giant
  roll of steel that is then cut up into several
  sheets of metal. Those cut up pieces are then
  sandblasted, primed, and corrugated to add
  strength. Roof panels, door handles and the floor
  are made separately. Then wall panel and square
  tubing are welded to the top. Afterwards, two
  hinged doors are framed to the hinges to fit
  tightly and the wall panels are separately welded
  together. The last step is that the room panel
  and door frame are installed.
• The Average Trucking Shipping Container and
  Intermodal Terminals
• Intermodal containers are often used to ship
  large amounts of freight across the ocean, more
  so than on land by truck. This type of container
  is best used for a shipment that is going large
  distances. Once a container reaches land, a
  company will have something called a intermodal
  terminal where the freight is generally
  delivered. Intermodal terminals are open 24/7.
  Standard containers are generally anywhere from
  20-40 feel high depending on the product, and
  some containers are heated while others are
  cooled. The containers that were mentioned before
  are the standard containers.

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Learning about Trucking Shipping Containers

• Intermodal Containers Used in Truck Shipping
• Intermodal containers are used as truck shipping
  containers once they are moved from a different
  mode of transportation. The container is moved
  from the ship to the truck and then driven to the
  location where the product is due for pickup.
  Moving intermodal containers for more than 300
  miles work best when moved by truck.
• Types of Trucking Shipping Containers and their
  Uses
• There are different types of containers which can
  be useful in assisting intermodal transportation.
  There are car carrier containers which are used
  to carry stacks of a product. Half-height
  containers which are half the height of average
  containers are used to carry small amounts of
  inventory. This allows for simple loading and
  unloading. There are special purpose containers
  which, as the name implies, is put to use for a
  special purpose determined by the company.
  Circular shipping containers are made with
  plastic, metal and many other substances and are
  used to move liquid products.

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5 Tips for Shipping Freight in Canada

• Make sure your freight is securely packed.
• Regardless of which freight company you choose, a
  sloppy packing job exposes your shipment to all
  kinds of damage. Remember that your parcel will
  be transported either by ground or air, and that
  during that process shifting and shaking is
  inevitable. Newspaper, bubble wrap, and foam are
  all good investments when packaging an item for
  shipping via a freight company.
• Choose the shipping company thats right for you.
• Shipping and freight companies offer different
  services, and often charge different rates for
  those services. Some companies specialize in
  getting your freight to its destination as soon
  as possible, while others specialize in hazardous
  materials, or oversized freight.
• Use online tools to track your freights
  progress.
• Most shipping and freight companies offer
  detailed tracking information to help you monitor
  your shipments progress from point A to point B.
  In most cases, the freight companys website
  will provide you with tracking tools, but some of
  the larger companies also have mobile apps that
  allow you to check up on your freight from
  anywhere.

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5 Tips for Shipping Freight in Canada

• Consider shipping or freight Insurance.
• Regardless of how well you pack your freight,
  accidents do happen. Nearly all shipping and
  freight companies have policies that protect
  their customers from lost shipments or damage,
  but those policies usually only come into play if
  the shipping company has erred in some way. If
  your shipment is damaged due to poor packaging or
  lost due to improper addressing, you may be
  liable. If this is a concern for you, it may be
  worth it to protect your freight with shipping
  insurance. Be sure to check with your freight or
  shipping company to find out what kind of
  insurance policies they may offer.
• Take advantage of convenient pick-up/drop-off
  options.
• Some freight companies make this easier than
  others, but nearly all of them have a few
  different options for getting your freight to
  them or picking up your freight from them. In
  some cases, the company may have stand-alone
  drop-off points in high-traffic areas. Sometimes,
  however, you may have to go a little bit out of
  your way to get your parcel to the shipping
  company. Make sure to find out which company
  offers the right solutions to meet your needs.

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Canadian Ports Make Ocean Freight a Convenient
Choice for Import-Export Businesses

• Convenience
• Ocean freight uses existing shipping lines to
  import and export goods. Large container ships
  are constantly circling the globe, transporting
  goods from continent to continent across vast
  oceans. While ocean freight may not be the
  fastest method to get your goods from point A to
  point B, the convenience of ocean freight can be
  found in the services offered by Canadas many
  shipping companies.
• Cost
• To ship products by ocean freight, goods are
  first packed into large shipping containers. This
  makes ocean freight one of the most
  cost-efficient ways to move goods around the
  world. A container is a large 20- or 40-foot
  rectangular metal box designed to be filled at
  the port of origin, then loaded onto a container
  ship and sent across the ocean. At the
  destination port, the container is offloaded and
  then either claimed by the buyer or loaded onto a
  truck for delivery.
• Capability
• Ocean freight offers a range of options that are
  not available using other freight methods. For
  example, there are no restrictions on the size or
  type of products shipped by ocean freight, which
  is not true of other methods.

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Keeping Air Shipping in Canada Hassle-Free

• Shipper responsibility when dealing with live
  cargo
• The shipper complies with the rules and
  regulations governing all live cargo
• The animal must be in good health
• The container or kennel the animal is being
  shipped in conforms with IATA regulations
  http//www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/live-animals/pe
  ts/Pages/index.aspx
• Arrival volume and weight match with the
  acceptance claimed when the cargo was accepted
• Air shipping satisfaction is the key aim for
  service providers.
• Air shipping requirements are CIFFA (Canadian
  International Freight Forwarders Association)
  certified, to ensure that all shipping rules are
  followed. There are multiple shipping service
  providers available to choose from. Some have won
  awards for Outstanding Contribution Excellence in
  Innovation and Air Excellence Awards, both ways
  to recognize top quality shipping companies.

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Keeping Air Shipping in Canada Hassle-Free

• Advancements in technology make a difference.
• Shipping quality includes innovation in
  applications and technology which provide higher
  satisfaction in quality of service. Improvements
  are being sought out every day, and both customer
  and service providers reap the benefits of the
  constant search for perfection. Industry
  standards are met with ease as technology
  improves in quality.
• Air shipping is changing every day.
• When it comes to air shipping in Canada, be
  prepared to receive the very best in quality and
  options. Its time to be astounded! Go online now
  to find the perfect solution to all shipping
  needs.

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Lowering the Cost of Intermodal Transportation in
Canada

• Planning
• Planning how a product is going to be shipped is
  a simple way to keep from piling up unnecessary
  costs. Most companies will make it easier on
  service providers by simply making sure the
  logistics company gives proof of delivery.
• Communication
• The company that is shipping the product and the
  company that receives the product must be in
  constant communication, because as the saying
  goes, time is money. If the product doesnt get
  shipped off on time or doesnt make it to its
  prioritized destination, money can be lost. If
  the product isnt moved for a period of time
  money can be lost.

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Lowering the Cost of Intermodal Transportation in
Canada

• Equipment Cost
• Companies have the choice of moving product by
  plane, by train or by truck. When extra equipment
  like cranes are needed to move product from one
  mode of transportation to another the
  infrastructure cost can go up. To combat this,
  using only two forms of transportation at best or
  just the cheapest mode of transportation goes a
  long way.
• Doing the Product Shuffle
• Moving one product to more than one mode of
  transportation can risk the product being damage
  which can increase overhead cost. Decide early on
  the route through which the product is going be
  sent and what form of transportation will be used
  in order to eliminate damaged goods.
• Load Tracking
• Keep a close eye on the companys product. An
  organization should always be aware of where a
  product is going and when at all times. The
  company that receives the product should let you
  know the moment the product is received.

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Save on Shipping Costs for Business or Personal
Needs when Sending Packages from Canada

• Smaller packages equal smaller charges
• Use less packaging filler (packing peanuts, for
  an example) smaller packaging lowers the weight
  of the package
• The smaller the package, the lower the costs of
  delivery. Make certain that the amount of the
  charges being paid is the lowest possible charge.
  Larger packaging charges will hurt the bottom
  line every time
• Avoid using only one postal carrier if there is
  an option available always shop around for the
  best deals
• Its okay to negotiate
• Force 3rd-party carriers to compete for your
  business. Most carriers will work with their
  customers to help them find the lowest deals they
  can give. When packages are small, it is likely
  better to ship by regular mail carriers. When
  packages get larger, or if there are multiple
  packages, do the math! Whenever money can be
  saved, taking time to find a good deal is the
  best option. In the long run, you will see the
  money saving practices you use help you save and
  succeed.

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Save on Shipping Costs for Business or Personal
Needs when Sending Packages from Canada

• Dont lose money by not being inaccurate
• Its easy to relax accuracy when there is
  pressure to meet time deadlines. Accuracy counts
  when the wrong postage is being paid. Remember,
  saving money is the best practice. The size of
  the box or package being sent needs to be right
  every time. Also, when packages are at a lower
  weight, it changes the cost dynamic. Another tip
  is to send packages as media mail when possible
  will also likely have lower costs. Dont forget
  that different package standards may be different
  from country to country.
• Use online mailing labels and purchasing
  packaging materials
• Where there is an alternative, purchasing labels
  online may cost less than going to the shipping
  center. It is a valuable time-saving practice, so
  go online when possible. Repurpose packaging when
  it is an option. This practice saves money by not
  purchasing packaging so often, but it is great
  for the environment. Use money-saving payment
  systems whenever it is possible.

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