Merchant Haulage vs. Carrier Haulage: Who Arranges the Truck?

Merchant haulage vs. carrier haulage explained: who books the inland truck, who handles delivery changes, how to compare the costs, and which suits a Chicago importer.

Importer, Forwarder, NVOCC, Broker, Trucker: Who Does What?

Who handles each part of a container import — importer, freight forwarder, NVOCC, customs broker, freight broker and drayage carrier — and who to call when something goes wrong.

Port Drayage vs. Rail Drayage: What Changes for the Shipper?

How port drayage and rail drayage differ for the shipper — availability, releases, storage clocks, chassis and empty returns — and why nearly every Chicago move is rail.