When it comes to shipping with Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers, it’s important to understand accessorial charges. These extra fees are added to shipments for a variety of reasons and can vary depending on factors such as shipping lanes and seasonal trends. So how do you prepare for this? With a trusted partner like Vasalina Logistics, … Read more
In an ever-evolving industry, Vasalina is here to help you navigate and understand complex transportation topics. Your freight class, established by the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), helps determine shipping costs as well as liability. There are 18 different classes, also referred to as codes, which exist in order from 50 to 500. Lower … Read more
The history of air freight is a captivating saga spanning over a century, beginning with the Wright brothers’ pioneering airplane experiments in the early 1900s. The concept of using airplanes for transportation gained rapid traction, culminating in Ohio’s inaugural commercial air cargo flight as early as 1911. During World War I, airplanes became pivotal … Read more