Logistics Resources

Learn and discover more in various topics of the logistics industry.

Freight

This educational resource was written for shippers, carriers, brokers, and supply chain professionals. It brings together freight guides, industry definitions, and practical insights that help businesses navigate transportation and logistics with confidence.

You will find content covering freight management, transportation planning, shipping best practices, and supply chain operations. This category also includes a growing freight glossary that explains common shipping terms, accessorials, logistics concepts, and transportation terminology in clear and practical language.

Our resources help readers understand freight processes, improve decision making, and stay informed about industry standards. Whether you are new to shipping or an experienced logistics professional, these articles provide valuable information that supports more efficient transportation operations.

Explore and expand your logistics knowledge, learn key transportation concepts, and improve shipping performance across your supply chain.

Freight Claims

Contingent Cargo Liability: What is it and How is it Different?

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB

Insurance can often feel like a maze of fine print and technical jargon, and one common point of confusion—the difference between cargo liability and contingent cargo liability—illustrates how two similar-sounding coverages can serve very different purposes, with understanding that difference potentially protecting your business from costly mistakes.

Supply Chain Optimization

Spring Cleaning Your Supply Chain

By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB

Spring cleaning your supply chain helps reduce waste, cut freight spend costs, and improve logistics performance.