1. What is the difference between a freight company and a transport company? A freight company typically refers to a business that specializes in the transportation of goods via trucks, trains, ships, or air. This type of company typically focuses on the movement of large quantities...
When it comes to logistics, November and December are the busiest months of the year. Businesses are making more things so that they can sell all of their stock before the holiday break. People spend more money because of famous shopping days like Black Friday...
With Christmas around the corner, we are reminded of how special this time of year can be. The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and reflection. It's an especially wonderful time to bring together family and friends to enjoy each other's company. Christmas is...
Freight companies make mistakes alarmingly often. In a race to dominate a competitive market, leaders make rash decisions, putting their enterprises in jeopardy. In this post, we explore some of the common mistakes Australian logistics firms are making right now. Read on to learn more. Under-Pricing Just...
Transportation and logistics are commonly seen as two different terms for the same service. However, there is a significant difference between the two services as they form different aspects of the supply chain. It’s important to differentiate between the two to ensure that you are...
Are you looking to obtain a freight quote? Good! This is a crucial step when shipping goods as it lets you understand the total cost of the service. Unfortunately, a lot of companies will try to take advantage of you by not providing a freight...
Introduction When you send freight, it’s natural to want to have peace of mind that you’ve chosen a trustworthy, reliable transport company. Compass Transport is a leading name in Brisbane freight transport, offering professional, affordable, efficient services to clients in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the...
“The bitterness of poor service is remembered long after the sweetness of a cheap price is long forgotten” - Benjamin Franklin These are not just words once spoken by one of the most legendary human beings ever to have lived, these are the words that we...
The freight transport business is as interesting as it is diverse. When most people think about a business like ours, you instantly assume we spend our days carrying the same freight over and over again. That’s partially true, hours and hours are spent each week...
A freight service uses a range of freight companies to move commodities or cargo by air, land, and sea. If an individual or an organization should need to use a freight service, the shipment has to be large enough to exceed 150lb. Goods are shipped...