Polyester, polypropylene, and steel are the most common strapping materials used in the modern shipping industry. Each has its strengths, weaknesses, and unique properties. But which is the strongest? Here we will explore them all and compare these common materials to decide which strapping material is best when strength and rigidity are the most critical …
Long-distance trucking is one of the most challenging jobs in the modern world. With tight delivery times, the stress of constantly changing road conditions, and a demanding pace of work that takes you far from home, it can wear down even the hardiest truckers. However, trucking can be a rewarding and lucrative career if you …
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As threats to our economy and ecology consistently grow along with the global climate crisis, there has never been a more critical time to consider your carbon footprint and how to reduce the impact of your business. What Is Your Carbon Footprint? Climate change and global warming are international crises that are slow to be …
Running a business is hard work and an incredible risk many people would hesitate to take upon themselves. Running a business in the trucking industry takes that risk and rides it along razor-thin margins for all but the largest of firms. To be profitable in the current market your business must find ways to reduce …
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Over the past decade, the trucking industry has seen a slow but monumental shift away from long-haul delivery and a greater focus on shorter hauling routes. Why is this change happening? What does it mean for the industry? Below we will explore both of these questions and more. First, What Is Short Haul Trucking? For …
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Commercial trucking and transportation continue to grow as essential services in our modern-day economy. From mobility services to electric vehicles, 2022 saw a massive shift in how we look at logistics. So, what should you look out for in 2023? Dozens of innovations and trends are affecting the transportation market and here are just a …
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the seaborne freight moving industry experienced a shortage of useable shipping containers. Now that the globe is moving away from the restrictions of the pandemic, the industry is facing the opposite problem – too many of them. With freight rates falling, container storage facilities are filling up with unused shipping containers, …
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Supply chains are the veins of the United States; keeping those veins pumping is crucial to the country’s economic prosperity. Those supply chains seem to be in a constant state of flux, though, with issues such as a decreasing number of drivers, stricter regulations, and increasing fuel costs all working together to pressure the successful …
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Now that we’re entering the fourth quarter, companies that rely on warehouse space and inventory must start thinking about gearing up for the next few months. In many industries, the fourth quarter is where the majority of revenue is generated for the entire year. At Strapping-Products.com, we thought it would be a good idea to …
The 2022 holiday season is fast approaching. With the financial pinches of the previous two years during the pandemic, it is more important now than ever that companies prepare ahead of time for the holiday rush to be successful and financially fruitful. Without effectively planning for the rush, your business will be left scrambling at …
