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How to get a freight quote

How to Get a Freight Quote | Negotiate Transportation Rates

TL;DR We have a mission at Eurosender of transforming the traditional logistics industry into a simplified and tech-oriented one. One of the steps we took towards digitalised logistics is that we designed a calculator for international freight shipping costs providing you with an instant quote with already negotiated freight transportation rates. If you are looking…

Cross-docking warehouse examples

Cross-Docking Warehouse Examples | Logistics Services

TL;DR The logistics market requires faster and more efficient solutions to satisfy the customers’ needs. This is why understanding the cross-docking transport advantages and disadvantages through warehousing examples is important to use its benefits in your favor. What does cross-docking mean in shipping? You can better understand the cross-docking transport services by first, having a…

Foreign importer of record

Foreign Importer of Record | EU | Services and Responsibilities

TL;DR The importer of record (IOR) is responsible for the goods that are brought in a specific country, from customs to temporary ownership. In some cases, individuals can act as IOR themselves, and in other situations, they must reach a company or entity offering such services. There are some requirements to be a foreign importer…

Logistica inversa
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5 Reverse Logistics Examples | Importance of Reverse Logistics

TL;DR Many consider that the importance of reverse logistics lies within the complex processes of supply chain management. Eurosender is here to simplify it and explain what the reverse logistics process means with company examples. Reverse courier pickup and delivery mean that the goods are picked up from a specific location and go backwards in…

Shipping dry bulk commodties

List of Major and Minor Dry Bulk Commodities

TL;DR The demand for dry bulk commodities is ever-increasing as a result of countries trading with each other. Bulk carriers are responsible for shipping both the minor and major dry bulk commodities that contribute extensively to the foundations of the world economy. The vessels depend on the type of cargo that is transported, and some…

Inbound and outbound logistics examples

Inbound and Outbound Logistics Activities with Examples

TL;DR Due to the complexity of the processes, businesses are looking for alternatives for efficient inbound and outbound freight transport. The first thing that will contribute to improving your supply chain is to understand the inbound and outbound logistics activities, by examples. To run an efficient business, you must ensure that both the inbound and…

Loading and unloading truck

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

TL;DR 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 somewhat…

Volumetric weight of a parcel
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How to Calculate Volumetric Weight for Road, Air and Sea Freight

TL;DR Which one is heavier: 1 kg of cotton or 1 kg of iron? While common sense may tell you that they both weigh the same, a physicist will explain to you why 1kg of iron is heavier. As for us, in the logistics world, we will go for 1 kg of cotton and here…

Multi stop truckload

Pricing and Benefits of Multi-Stop Truckload

TL;DR 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 per…

All You Need to Know About Shipping ADR Dangerous Goods

All You Need to Know About Shipping ADR Dangerous Goods

TL;DR Lucky for you, yes. Thanks to the so-called ADR, the transport of dangerous goods by road is already permitted. But what exactly is ADR? The ADR (Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) is the European agreement that regulates the international movement of dangerous goods by land explicitly. Accordingly, each treaty…