cargo

rail shipping vs road shipping

Rail shipping vs road shipping. Brief comparison.

Key takeaways Rail shipping vs road shipping. Which one should you opt for? There are many things to consider before deciding which one is the right solution for your needs. The choice will mainly be affected by the budget, type of cargo, timeframe and the distance between the pick-up and delivery point. Jump to: We’ve…

Meaning of Drayage in shipping

What is the meaning of drayage in shipping terms?

Key takeaways The drayage services are of crucial importance for filling the gaps of intermodal transport in the shipping industry. Understand the role that drayage plays for time-critical shipments. Drayage services are playing a pivotal role in filling out the gaps in intermodal transport. The term drayage in shipping usually applies to situations where the…

Loading and unloading truck

How Long Do Movers Take to Load a Truck or Van?

Key takeaways What do movers load first, boxes or other heavy items? Eurosender is here to tell you tips on how to pack a moving truck and van and how much time should you dedicate to this task. Read more about: Sometimes movers may take longer to load a truck, and sometimes it may be…

Multi stop truckload

Pricing and Benefits of Multi-Stop Truckload

Key takeaways The multi-stop truckload is becoming increasingly popular because of the savings it brings both for shippers and carriers while reducing the environmental impact. The shared truckload services prices vary and depend on several factors, and some additional costs can be easily avoided. The pricing for multi-stop trucking services starts with the haul rate…

Cargo ship

What Happens if Shipping Containers Are Lost at Sea?

Key takeaways It may be one of the cheapest and safest way of transporting goods, but improper packaging and damage onto the cargo may result in the container to sink in the sea. Then you might wonder, what happens to the cargo containers lost at sea? Were there many containers lost at sea in 2019?…