Shipper tips

Slow seasons can vary depending on the type of products you ship, but, for many, demand drops after the holiday rush. Here are some tips for strategically using slowdowns, whether in your yard, warehouse, or office.

Prime Day is a great opportunity for HAQM Sellers to capitalize on the deals and reach their customers. What does it mean for their shipping? Volume and preparation.

Consumer demand can be unpredictable. For shippers, it means you need to respond to the ebbs and flows of retail demand but also prepare ahead of time.

Small business shippers are calling for clear and transparent pricing from their freight providers. It’s no surprise: for these shippers, unexpected freight costs can add up and hamper plans. But what does “transparency” mean to them?

“Don’t ship air.” That’s the first piece of advice Adam Bartell, operations manager at Intelligent Blends, gives to new shippers looking to optimize trailer space. We sat down with him to learn more about his strategy and what other shippers can learn.

What are shippers doing to adapt to the tech revolution? FreightWaves and HAQM Freight have collaborated to find out in a new paper.

Let’s delve into a topic that resonates with businesses of all sizes—the often-perplexing world of shipping costs and how to get the most out of every shipment.

When the trailer door closes, you want to make sure your load gets to where it’s going on time and safely. That starts with packing.

You have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to moving your freight, and one of the most important is deciding between spot and contract rates.

Yards at distribution centers and warehouses are critical links in the supply chain and require a well-orchestrated dance of equipment and labor.