InTek Freight and Logistics Blog
InTek Freight and Logistics is where companies come when faced with a freight and logistics problem within their supply chain.
Truckload | Intermodal Transportation | Logistics & Supply Chain | Freight Broker | Logistics Service Provider
By:
Rick LaGore
November 19th, 2020
Quite often data is just as important as the shipment itself, which is why we see one of the top 5 questions shippers ask when evaluating a new freight company to be a part of its business is “what shipment visibility options does your company offer”.
Intermodal Transportation | Logistics & Supply Chain | International & Cross Border Logistics
By:
Rick LaGore
November 18th, 2020
Definition of an ISO Container An ISO container is an international intermodal container that is manufactured according to the specifications outlined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Everything you need to know about domestic intermodal and how to be successful implementing it into your logistics strategy. Gives tips, tricks and insights on intermodal and what to watch out for when converting from truckload to intermodal.
Truckload | Intermodal Transportation | Logistics Service Provider
By:
Rick LaGore
November 18th, 2020
Financial advisors and logistics professionals are similar in that they both recommend diversification. For financial advisors that comes by way of a diversified portfolio of stocks, while a logistics professional needs diversification in their selection of freight modes to strengthen their ability to obtain freight capacity at the best price.
Intermodal Transportation | Logistics Service Provider
By:
Rick LaGore
November 17th, 2020
Rail service has a rich history of driving this country’s economic growth by moving freight across North America, yet it is not front of mind as an option in today’s fast moving logistics and supply chain industry.
Truckload | Logistics & Supply Chain | Managed TMS | Logistics Service Provider
By:
Rick LaGore
November 16th, 2020
Leading companies have been choosing to bring their supply chains to the forefront of their strategic initiatives because they understand a company's supply chain is more than the movement of goods from raw materials to finished goods for a transactional cost.
Truckload | Intermodal Transportation | Logistics & Supply Chain | LTL | Freight Broker | Logistics Service Provider
By:
Rick LaGore
November 12th, 2020
Believe it or not, but a third party logistics company / freight broker helps companies minimize a shipper’s risk when sourcing freight through their operations.
Truckload | Intermodal Transportation | Logistics & Supply Chain | LTL | Freight Broker | Logistics Service Provider
By:
Rick LaGore
November 10th, 2020
The two highest searched topics on freight rates are “best freight rates” and “cheapest freight rates”.
Logistics & Supply Chain | Freight Broker | Logistics Service Provider
By:
Rick LaGore
November 2nd, 2020
Logistics professionals are constantly looking for a new mouse trap logistics solution that is better than sliced bread. We know this because over 20,000 viewers come to the InTek website every month looking for solutions to help them with their logistics and supply chain challenges.
By:
Rick LaGore
October 25th, 2020
The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) announced its 2021 board of directors and officers, with InTek Freight & Logistics President, Shelli Austin, being elected for a second 3-year term. As part of Shelli's re-election to the board, she was also voted in as Vice Chair.
By:
Rick LaGore
October 13th, 2020
There is nothing more important than having your intermodal shipment arrive on-time, within budget and not damaged, which is what brings us to the topic of blocking and bracing.