The Post Pandemic Landscape of Logistics
COVID-19 shook the world. With quarantines and social distancing, the world was forced to adapt to a new norm. Whether we realized it or not, we all felt the pandemic’s...
Exploring Flatbeds Loads: A Transportation Solution From UCW Logistics
Effective logistics isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Freight comes in every shape and size imaginable, and many shipments call for shipping methods that are both versatile and rugged. If this sounds...
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation Management Systems: How to Streamline Your Freight Management
Logistics is a massive industry that requires tireless, thorough management from freight management companies, 3PLs, and other logistics providers. With countless moving parts and incredibly tight deadlines, most companies are...
The Business of Warehousing
Warehousing is the storing of goods and materials in professionally managed facilities designed explicitly for their safekeeping and management. As such, warehouses play a critical role in supply chains and...
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping: A Practical Guide
The diversity of freight shipped in the United States means companies can’t rely on a one-size-fits-all shipping option. The variety of needs has given rise to a wide array of...
Unlocking Seamless Logistics Services: Why UCW Logistics Stands Out
If your business has ever shipped products to its customers, you’ve played a part in our country’s massive logistics industry. Logistics generates billions in revenue each year, and this number...
The Subtle Art of Freight Rate Negotiation
Freight agents work with shippers and carriers to arrange the transportation of freight. A big part of that process is freight rate negotiation. The ultimate goal of this negotiation is...
The Importance of Customer Service in the Logistics Industry
Customers are at the core of the logistics industry. They’re the reason we do what we do. As a freight management partner, we partner with our customers and walk alongside...
All About Freight Brokers
Freight brokers play a significant, specialized role in the freight transportation industry, a role that involves a wide range of responsibilities. They negotiate pricing and contracts. They select safe and...
Logistics Agents: Who They Are, What They Do & How To Become One
Logistics agents, often referred to as freight agents, play a crucial role in the freight transportation industry. They wear many hats and can provide a valuable service to their customers...
The Relationship Between Shippers and Carriers
There are a few key players in the logistics process that ensure freight arrives on time and undamaged to the proper destination – including the shipper and carrier. Shippers and...
The Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management
There’s a lot of jargon that gets tossed around in conversation when discussing the transport and shipping of goods and cargo. As a business, it’s helpful for you to understand...
