Think that you have to get a new ride to get a new look? Think again! When you tap into the power of retread tires, you can make your old car look new again – without spending an arm and a leg. How do they work? Retread tires are tires that have been used before [...]
In order to ship household goods overseas, you will need to start by assessing how much space you will need. Will you require a full container (FCL) or is it a smaller amount that will need to be loaded in with other cargo as a less than container load (LCL). In a full container, you [...]
There are several customs brokers throughout the United States that can handle your cargo whether you have shipped before or you are already using a global shipping company. Finding the best fit to match up with your company just takes a little effort. Since this broker will be a liaison between your company and US [...]
There are many things to consider when choosing which international shipping carrier you are going to use. There are various international freight shipping services available with and each brings different features to the table. Price can be your starting point, but container freight rates can depend on the freight forwarding company that you are using [...]
A lot of thought goes into how a shipping line prices a container. When you call for an ocean freight rate quote, you will be asked for the origin, destination and commodity before anything else. Of course origin and destination are taken into account due to days on board, fuel, etc. Shipping companies also take [...]
There are many different factors in keeping container ships in tact on their journeys. One thing you can do is be honest with the weight of your cargo so your container is placed in the correct part of the ship. Beyond the supposed incorrect information, the trouble is that there are circumstances in which this [...]
Think you know all about retread tires? If you don’t think they’re a great buy, you don’t know as much about them as you should! Retreads come with a number of benefits – many of which you may have already heard. But here are 3 things you probably don’t know about them: 1. They go [...]
If you think that your old car has to look old, think again! You can make your car look brand new, just by getting some professional work done on your wheels and tires. And, luckily, it’s cheaper than you might think! So, what kind of work do you need? If your car looks a little [...]
Wondering if retread tires are worth the investment? Are they just as safe as their brand new counterparts? Will you be able to rely on them? Before you dismiss the idea of retreads, take a look at these 4 facts: 1. Retread tires go through a complete safety inspection – both before and after they’re [...]
Whether you’re dealing with tires for your minivan, tires for your box truck, or trailer tires, your tires are the most important part of your car. After all, they are the only thing that connects you to the road! Without good tires, you won’t be able to navigate safely through different road conditions. Unfortunately, though, [...]