Bulk Logistics Blog

Shippers ship, receivers receive, and carriers carry. Simple, right?

Well, not always. Bulk liquid logistics is a complicated business that can create opportunities for misunderstanding and finger-pointing if and when a problem arises.

In this article,

Bulk liquid transport—especially when it involves hazardous chemicals—carries higher risks than most other types of transportation. For example, losing two pallets of dry goods in transit is an inconvenience, but an accident involving bulk chemicals

One of the biggest differences between liquid bulk and other kinds of freight trucking is the need to wash the tank after unloading. Tank washing is a vital, though inconvenient, part of bulk liquid shipping that prevents cross contact of products and

Shippers often ask us, “what’s the best way to reduce my bulk freight rates?” Our answer is best summed up in one word: flexibility. In this article, we’ll look at how flexibility helps your bulk transportation providers and tell you ways to make your

When you’re hosting friends or family at your house, you’ll likely take certain steps to prepare for their visit to ensure a pleasant experience for all. The same type of preparation can apply to the world of bulk transportation. Specifically, you’ll

We’re not even through with the first month of the 2023/2024 winter and we’ve already seen snow and rain wreak havoc on the supply chain across the US. It’s not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ these storms will lead to rail service disruptions. In this

When choosing a bulk freight carrier, the tanks and equipment used in bulk liquid transportation are critically important – far more so than selecting a carrier for dry van freight, where most any trailer will do. With bulk liquid transportation, the

For many bulk shippers, partnering with a 3PL transportation provider can seem like an ‘all or nothing’ proposition in which the shipper’s freight is given either to a carrier(s) OR to a freight brokerage. However, such a strategy doesn’t reflect the

Right now, you’re probably surrounded by items made of plastic—phones, pens, eyeglasses, yogurt cups, you name it. Practically every ounce of that plastic started as a load of resin pellets or powder transported in dry bulk trailers. 

The combination of increased demand for tanker trucks and diminished capacity has created a dangerous imbalance that threatens the supply lines of chemical companies and other bulk shippers. The risk is highest for smaller bulk shippers who lack the