Westbound Shipping Services have unveiled the latest in container-tech, a transparent shipping container. This container is an industry first, and is on the forefront of freight industry technology. The container is made from a high density, scratch-resistant Perspex cast acrylic. It is then fitted with a small power pack that is charged by solar panels and kinetic movement. The power pa...
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2015
Mar 31
2015
FedEx Announces 8.3% SmartPost Rate Increase
Posted: Mar 31, 2015
Update: The USPS has postponed its rate increase that was scheduled for 4/26/2015, and FedEx has followed suit. FedEx has just announced the second SmartPost rate increase of 2015. Effective April 27, SmartPost rates will increase by 8.3%. The increase was brought about by a recent postage increase announcement by USPS. Shippers who have negotiated a general rate incre...
Continue ReadingNov 09
2014
Model Cargo Ships and More!
Posted: Nov 09, 2014
Since the dawn of mankind's exploration of the water, ships and other watercraft have been a prominent feature of daily life. They embody both the tangible economic benefits of transportation and commerce and the promise and excitement of travel and discovery. Throughout history craftsmen have sought to capture these qualities by making model representations of ships and boats. Model ship build...
Continue ReadingOct 27
2014
2015 FedEx & UPS Rate Increases Announced
Posted: Oct 27, 2014
In the wake of the dimensional weight announcements earlier this year, both carriers have recently announced their General Rate Increases for 2015. The high level changes are as follows: FedEx - Effective January 5, 2015 Express (package and freight) standard list rates will ...
Continue ReadingAug 07
2014
Source Consulting Named One of Best Places to Work in Orange County
Posted: Aug 07, 2014
Irvine, CA - Source Consulting is pleased to announce its placement as one of the 2014 Best Places to Work in Orange County. Source Consulting is ranked #11 amongst all small companies in Orange County, CA. The ranking of the winning companies was released via a special section of the Orange County Business Journal’s July 28t...
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