White Paper: The Big Book of Shipper’s Links

The 115 websites, apps & online resources every shipper needs to bookmark for 2021

Let’s face it the shipping business is tough.  It’s fast paced, volatile, and changes in a second.

We could all use a tip, trick, or new set of tools to help us.

I mean, it’s 2021 for goodness sakes.

Isn’t there an app for that?… or a website?… or an online tool?

Turns out in the freight business there is.

And we found 115 of them. We’re thinking of them as 115 smart-cuts for shippers.

It’s a treasure trove of shipping resources.

What’s inside:

  • The Freight Toolbox – 19 essential tools for your utility belt
  • Traffic & Weather Links – 8 sites to keep mother nature and rush hour in check
  • Canada Shipping Links – 4 sites you must bookmark for the Great White North
  • U.S. Shipping Links – 7 links with the 411 on just about everything USA
  • Cross-border links – 8 key sites to get your freight across the border
  • Load Board Links – 11 of the best load boards
  • Trade Association Links – find your community with these 14 associations
  • Virtual Trade Show Links – learn new trends at these 19 shows
  • Industry Publication Links – catch breaking news with these 17 media sites
  • Online Networking Links – 10 of the best online groups

It’s a categorized list of 115 websites that will connect you to the best industry trends, breaking news, cross-border shipping resources, traffic, weather, trade show links and more.

It’s a digital resource no shipper should be without.

Swipe these links… and bookmark them all.

We guarantee they will make you a more informed and more efficient shipper in 2021.

Download your copy today!

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