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,
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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
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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
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Rail service disruptions in North America are typically caused by weather-related events like hurricanes, flooding, and snowstorms that can wreak havoc on rail lines. With such events happening regularly across North America, it’s not a matter of ‘if’
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Emulsifiers are a versatile substance used across various industries. It can be used as a binding agent when combined with materials such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and vegetable shortening. When blended, a smooth, consistent texture develops,
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ISO 9001 is recognized as one of the most rigorous quality management standards in existence. But despite its benefits, many 3PL transportation providers shy away from adopting it due to the significant challenges it presents. At Bulk Connection,
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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
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As we close out the second quarter of 2024, the bulk freight transportation industry has seen a steady continuation of trends established in the first quarter. Both liquid and dry bulk trucking volumes have remained consistent, providing a stable
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From the foundation of your house to the ingredients in the foods you eat, many of the items you encounter every day started out in powder form. And many of those powders were shipped over the road using dry bulk trailers and equipment, such as those
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June marks the 5th anniversary of the Bulk Connection Tank Wash Finder, the bulk freight industry's most comprehensive tank wash location directory.
Since its launch in 2019, the tool has been used tens of thousands of time by dispatchers, drivers and
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