Category Archive: Transportation

Tips For Choosing A Freight Broker

Shipping and transportation is one of the most important parts of the supply chain for businesses of any size. But it can also be one of the most confusing. Whether to choose LTL or FTL and how to deal with transfers between carriers are logistical problems that can often lead to loss of time and money. For these reasons, outsourcing your shipping needs to a third party that specializes in shipping and other supply chain logistics is often a great … (Read more)


5 Types of Supply Chain Services

The supply chain is a network of different services and processes that link a product from its raw production to its end point in the hands of a customer. For many businesses, a limitation or problem at just one point in the supply chain, anything from storage capability to shipping speed, can dramatically effect growth, productivity and profitability. For this reason, outsourcing  aspects of your company’s supply chain to a provider like Bonded Services is a smart move. Here … (Read more)


Pros- and Cons- of Third Party Logistics

The term third party logistics, or TPL, refers to the outsourcing of one or many aspects of the supply chain to another company. According to a recent MIT study, third part logistics is a fast growing area, as more and more companies realize that it can drastically save them time and money to have an outside specialist handle things like shipping, storage and inventory management. Before choosing an outsourcing partner it may be helpful to take a look … (Read more)


Understanding the Difference Between Courier and Freight – Bonded Service

While both are used to get your items from point A to point B, there are some very large differences between courier services and freight shipping. Which one is right for you will depend on what industry you are in, what exactly you need transported and the time frame that is acceptable to you. Bonded Service offers a wide range of transportation options for companies of all types and sizes, check with us to learn more about all the available … (Read more)


5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Savannah Port

One of the largest international shipping ports on the entire east coast, the Port of Savannah receives ocean going vessels from all over the world on a daily basis. Bonded Service runs container drayage services from this busy port to our warehouse facilities in Atlanta, allowing you to receive international orders without ever visiting the coast. Because we run between our two locations on a constant basis, we have become very familiar with the Savannah Port, and want to share … (Read more)