It’s a common question, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily simple. Even when using a shipping cost estimator or a freight class calculator, there are things to consider. The output is only as good as the input, and there are quite a few factors involved – each with their own…
21
Jan
The Difference Between Freight Forwarders and Freight Brokers
If you find yourself getting these two seemingly similar titles confused from time to time, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Some people, and even some companies, use them simultaneously without much distinction. But a freight broker and a freight forwarder do very different things. And although you may have seen…
25
Nov
6 Benefits of Using a Freight Broker
As a freight broker, Ground Force is able to provide immense value to our clients. Instead of having to manage the multiple aspects of shipping and freight coordination, we are able to step in and handle the shipping process start to finish. As a trusted partner, we handle everything from…
18
Nov
Cargo Insurance: LTL vs Truckload
Each time you send off a new truckload shipment, you trust the carrier to get your product from point A to point B seamlessly. But, that’s not always the case. In fact, about $1 billion of damage loss occurs every year in the United States alone. This damage can often…
20
Aug
The SHED: Ground Force Helps Build A Hub for Art & Culture
New York City is an ever-growing, evolving, and dynamic city that is buzzing even more with the new addition of the Hudson Yards. Ground Force is thrilled to have been apart of one of the latest projects as a part of this build. The city has spent over $20 billion…
20
Aug
Precious Cargo: Ground Force Manages Showroom Relocation for Luxury Brand, Lalique
When Lalique, one of the most well known, luxury jewelry, perfumes, and interior design brand trusted Ground Force to move out the entire showroom on 5th Avenue, we were immensely flattered and ready for the challenge. “The name Lalique evokes the brilliance of jewelry, the wonder of transparency, and the…
20
Aug
The Perfect Match: Ground Force + McWil Squash Support the Story of an American Sports Dream
Ground Force recently had the pleasure to deliver and represent McWil Squash and Squash engine across the country. We were able to work with the purveyors of professional squash courts and the organizers of the PSA for World Squash. Little America / Dream is a new, up and coming series…
01
Aug
Ground Force Checks-In to Support Luxury Hotel Renovation
Ground Force Partners with Victory WoodWorks on San Francisco Hotel Renovation At Ground Force, we are always looking forward to which unique project will come our way next. We are pleased to share that we were able to contribute to new hotel construction on the west coast in January 2019.…