About Me
There are seemingly infinite modes of transport with new innovations constantly emerging in our high-tech world. Transportation and transport systems are my life. As a former transport planner, I am fascinated by route schedules and anything with an engine. I am sure there are others out there who share my interests. I have created this blog to cover a broad spectrum of topics in the field of transport. This site will take you on a journey through the whole gamut of joys and woes associated with this topic. Please travel with me as we experience the wonderful world of transport and its possibilities.
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2015
Important Questions to Ask About Refrigerated Transport
Refrigerated transport can be needed for food, medicine, and even items like fresh fruit, flowers and furs. Arranging for refrigerated transport can be very different than arranging trucking for other items, so you want to ensure you know what's involved and ask the right questions of any potential transport company. Note a few of those questions here and why you need to address these issues when hiring a refrigerated transport company.
Comparing Air and Ocean Freight Transport
When it comes to commercial transport services, businesses tend to be familiar with the local options available to them such as couriers and more. However, if you were planning to expand your business to newer international markets, then you would have to consider freight transport. The two main options people will choose from tend to be air freight transport and ocean freight transport. Here is a comparison between the two to enable you make a selection on what would be best suited to the specific needs of your business.
Important Questions to Ask Any Freight Forwarder
A freight forwarder is a company that arranges for your cargo to be forwarded from one point to another. This might be when a trucking company delivers freight across a country's border and then a local trucking company picks it up and takes it to its end destination, or when freight is delivered by air or water transport and then needs to be trucked from the airport or docks.
A freight forwarder can make delivery of your items easier on you, as they may be more familiar with local transport companies in certain areas.
What Parts Should You Inspect Before Buying A Used Tractor?
Among the top priorities of farmers who do not already possess one is the acquisition of a reliable tractor. Due to its versatility, it can be used for a wide variety of jobs, including mulching, slashing, cultivating, transport of farm produce and so on. From an economical point of view, many farmers opt to purchase used tractors as they come cheap compared to brand new tractors. Nevertheless, there is need to conduct a thorough inspection of the tractor parts to prevent ending up with a bad tractor.