Author: joesighting

Dimensioning Parcels From the Inside Out

As the demand for home-delivered goods continues to rise, many of Cargo Spectre’s warehouse clients are discovering that the capabilities of our Parcel Spectre parcel dimensioner don’t end at determining the cube of shipping boxes. With efficient parcel packing becoming more critical than ever to a business’s bottom line, Cargo Spectre technology is being put […]

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The Rise of Reclassification Charges

One of the most common complaints Cargo Spectre hears from our customers is that LTL carriers repeatedly send them invoices for shipments that are double the amount of their original LTL freight quotes. Usually, the culprit is reclass fees.  Almost all LTL freight carriers use the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system to design their […]

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How to Optimize First Mile Logistics with Automated Dimensioning 

Huge increase in parcels and cartons shipped due to demand over the past year has led carriers worldwide to realize that they are often exceeding their space constraints first before exceeding weight constraints. As if that weren’t challenging enough, it’s also getting costlier to buy or rent warehouse space. For many parcel and warehouse companies, the only solution is to maximize their current space.

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Cargo Spectre Partners with CubiDat to Provide Freight Dimensioning Systems in Europe and Beyond

Cutting-edge, automated dimensioners capture freight measurements in seconds. Cargo Spectre™, a Texas-based leader in the automated freight-dimensioning sector, today announced a strategic partnership with CubiDat® to expand its global presence to new international markets. CubiDat is a European integrator for automatic freight measuring systems. Cargo Spectre is one of the world’s top provider of freight […]

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Why Every Inch Counts in Cargo Dimensioning

How much can a single inch really cost you? If you haven’t done the math, you might be surprised. Pallet dimensions that are off just one inch from what’s stated on the paperwork can cost shippers and warehouses thousands of dollars, even if the pallet shifts or bulges after the initial measurement. How much money […]

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