Shipping News

November 19, 2021

For Dry Vans (including LTL Carriers)

if your shipment is much larger than 6 pallets please call The Shipping Emporium to see if you need a Full Truckload service. Our FTL rates are based on dedicated service and are more cost-effective at time for heavy

or full loads of pallet shipping.

How big does my shipment need to be to best reduce cost?

When you have a shipment that weighs more than 4900 pounds or has more than 6 pallets. we can make sure that the truck ordered for you is not only the most suitable, but also the lowest possible cost!

How about Lift -gates?

Most lift gates on trucks can fit freight that is about 2500 or less per pallet, with the range

Being anywhere from 1500 pounds at most to 3500 at most depends on the truck and the carrier.

If the dimensions are 96 x 48 or less. The weight limit is 2500 pounds per pallet

(Usually and may differ some by trucking company used). Lift gates on our Carriers vans usually

Can hold 96  x 48 inches, some less.

Less than Truckload (LTL) shipments are usually 1 to 6 pallets (one to six) and can weigh usually about

100 to 5000 pounds.

LTL Carriers usually define LTL freight guidelines for a single shipment to be between 100

And 10000 pounds. Although we have some LTL carriers that take only up to 7,000 pounds and

One that will take LTL up to 15,000. Let us know more about your shipment, and it’s size so that we can find the truck, and the best fit for you and your budget! For a flat bed truck the usual range for lift is between 1000 to 3000 pounds.

Freight transportation is the process of transporting commodities or commercial goods. Usually by Less than Truckload (LTL), Full truckload or even Intermodal/ Rail.

Carefully package and prepare your pallet shipping for your LTL carriers and for your Truckload carriers as well. Let us know if your shipment requires special handling or Equipment (Perishables, fragile, or Haz-mat).

If you need any special services at all, please let us know when asking for a quote, so that you will have this on your estimate. For example, Appointments, LIFT-GATES, Haz-mat, or Inside Delivery, or Limited Access for Pick up or Delivery. All services needed for pick up and Delivery need to be requested on your quote or they could be added to your bill if needed when truck comes.

TL (Truckload) and LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping are both very unique as each customers. Call us at 703-304-8170 or email customerservice@shippingemp.com.

3PL stands for Third Party Logistics Companies. 3PLs are freight brokers because we are the intermediary between shippers and carriers.

We are a Domestic Freight Forwarder (Freight Forwarding Service). A freight forwarder, forwarder, or forwarding agent, is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations to get goods from the manufacturer or producer to a market, customer, or final point of distribution. Forwarders contract with a carrier or often multiple carriers to move the goods.

We handle many of the necessary steps for you from BOL creation (unless you are using our online TMS), dispatching, Contacting carriers for any pickup or delivery modifications or changes and more. We have the experience and expertise to help guide you though this complicated process of HEAVY Domestic Freight is 150 pounds and up to 40,000 pounds or more.

We can be your LTL company (For Less Than Truckload shipping) and we have in our network most every Full Truckload (including Dry Van and Flat Bed) carrier in the entire USA for pick ups and deliveries for you in all 50 states. We can also arrange for shipping to and from Canada.

To help you with your Freight Logistics, we’d like to review some of the most common terms in Heavy Domestic Shipping (LTL and Full Truckload) services.

The typical Accessorials are:

For us to run an LTL quote for your company or if you use our online System for Quoting & booking shipments it’s imperative to include in your quote the Accessorial charges needed, some of them are:

Delivery Appointments

Lift gate

Lift -Gate at Delivery or Pick up

Limited Access Pick up or Delivery

(Police, Military or US Govt, Universities and Schools, Prisons, Storage Units

And more)

COD Fee

Exhibition Site/ Pick up or Delivery

Appointment for Delivery

Hold and Notify (terminal pickup)

Residential Pick up or Delivery

Grocery Warehouse

Inside Pick up or Inside Delivery

Marking or Tagging

Sort and Segregate

Construction Site Delivery

Cargo Insurance- Must be quoted and obtained MANUALLY from JSB The Shipping Emporium and must be quoted and purchased before pick-up (usually the day before or the morning of pick up). Please call or email us for more information. Please provide – your shipments’ description and if new or used goods, value for your Cargo Insurance. customerservice@shippingemp.com or 434-990-4144.

Hello! We are contacting your company today, as you may be requiring Trucking services for your goods to your customers in the USA (for your shippable products). We (The Shipping Emporium) are a Nationwide Truckloads and LTL Freight Provider.

Our NIGP Code is 96286 for Trucking or Shipping Services

And Our NAICS Codes are:

484122 General Freight Trucking, Local

484220 Specialized Freight

484230 Trucking, Long Distance

484121         General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

484110         Definition of NAICS Code 484110: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local general freight trucking

484122      General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

488510       Freight Transportation Arrangement

WE ARE A SWAM (Small, Woman Owned) CERTIFIED TRUCKLOAD AND LTL (LESS THAN TRUCKLOADS) SERVICE provider.

The Shipping Emporium is your ideal Trucking Services Provider/sub-contracting partner.

We’re Licensed for 3PL for (Trucking) services. Our carriers will vary for your needs, and depending on your shipment size, could be: SAIA, YRC, WARD, ABF and many others.

You can count on us to handle every detail for you, from the BOLs, tracking and other important details. Transforming your shipping process to help your business grow, while making sure your clients are happy.

You have also seen that your Virginia Universities or Agencies are requesting a sub-contracting plan, and we can help you here, as we’re a Small Certified Women owned business and Micro-business.

Here is a Short-list of the services that we can offer your company:

Cargo Insurance (to protect your goods)

FTL- Dedicated Truck (Dry Van and Flat Bed)

LTL – Less than truckload services with major carriers. (ALL USA and some between USA and Canada).

Intermodal/ Rail.

Jane Barnett- JSB Enterprises LLC d/b/a The Shipping Emporium

CALL US at 703-304-8170 or 434 990 4144

www.shippingemp.com

To transform your shipping process from complex to a simple, faster and cost-effective solution you need the right third -party logistic partner. We can (perhaps) cut your costs and increase your profit by using the best shipping solution for your business.

What can you expect?

The Shipping Emporium, www.shippingemp.com is here to help your business grow and make your customers happy. By matching you with the most suitable carriers based on your unique needs. And taking care of the whole shipping process. Just like we do for other companies across the USA who put their trust in us.

Great customer service, fair prices, quick response, and helpful team is what you need to turn your shipping problems into simple logistics solutions.

    After receiving and reviewing your shipment: description, value, specifications, when do your goods need to arrive and all the details about your: pick-up and delivery locations. We can help you find the solution which would exactly fit your needs.

   What to do next? There are several options for you:

1.  Contact us via mail, phone or website  www.shippingemp.com

2.  Set up an appointment with us to discuss more details if needed

3.  Ask for the free no obligation freight quote

Can you please reply and keep me posted and if you can possibly schedule a 10-minute call to see if we can help with your Freight services?

Warm Regards,

Jane Barnett- JSB Enterprises LLC d/b/a The Shipping Emporium

703 304 8170

434 990-4144

P.O. Box 110

Ruckersville, VA 22968

 Member: BBB- Of Central Virginia Accredited member A +

MC# 852417     Duns # 078483342    CAGE Code # 78HM5

   eVA Vendor # 91829 and SWAM cert # 701061

We are also micro-business Certified!

www.shippingemp.com

October 18, 2021   Hello –From Jane Barnett and The Shipping Emporium. We are – a Freight Forwarding Company, in Central Virginia and can help to hire Full Truck and Less than Truckload (LTL) carriers. Anywhere in the USA and (possibly) Canada and US Territories. We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce our company to yours as we are local.

We’re a SWAM and Micro Business certified in eVA (Virginia’s Procurement System) and ready to help you with and of your heavy shipping, our delivery expertise includes Pick up and deliveries at – Universities, Prisons, Military Bases and MORE. We can also be a part of your sub-contracting plan if needed! A short- list of the services that we are offering you: LTL Freight, TL Freight, Cargo Insurance and Some International Why should you choose the Shipping Emporium to move your goods to your clients at Agencies or in the Private Sector?

1)  Freight brokers have already the leg work to develop relationships with thousands of carriers across the country. We have a large number of reliable carriers for LTL (Less than Truckload) and TL (Truckload) both. This is time-saving for you, because it saves time from you having to develop those relationships yourself.

2)  When we’re dealing with a freight broker, it’s almost like hiring your own personal freight manager. It gives you time to concentrate on other aspects of your business, while a quality broker will create your bill of ladings, schedule your Freight pickups, track your orders, and audit your invoices before sending them to you. Keep in mind that we can offer you a no-obligation Freightquote anytime!

3) Find quality subcontractors to give you the edge on the competition! The Shipping Emporium Is Here for You! Keep your extra “shipping Fees” to a Minimum!  We can support your company with the very best—LTL and TL rates and services, through the best carriers. At The Shipping Emporium- We are licensed, bonded and insured and we have a great reputation within the Virginia’s procurement system and in SAM.gov. Finding a truck on the day that you need it is a chore, or you just need to have more service!!

Just give me a call, or an email to see if we can do better for you! Call us today and see what we can do for you!   ~  It’s a pleasure working with you.   Jane Barnett- JSB Enterprises LLC d/b/a The Shipping Emporium (703) 304 8170 (434) 990-4144   Ruckersville, VA 22968     © Copyright 2013-20221

September 29, 2021

Hello and Warm Regards from Jane Barnett the Shipping Emporium.

Often our Customers are interested in a Lift-Gate Service on truck. In
some cases, you may know ahead of time that this will be needed but in
sometimes not. Please Keep in Mind that our Quotes will be based on your
information provided, and services such as Lift-gate and Appointments at
the Delivery need to be considered for your Shipping Location (Business
or Government Location) and also your Delivery Location (Business or
Government Location or School). Checking on the locations to make sure
that they have a Loading dock or a Forklift (or even a pallet jack for
shipments that are not too heavy) can help save you both time, money and
hassle. Some of our Carriers have Trucks with and without a Lift – gate
on truck, so it is helpful to know ahead of time what you will need. For
us, making sure that a Lift gate is available before you ship is
sometimes easier than just waiting to see if the truck has one
available.

As far as your shipments weight, there are weight limits for Lift gates
varying from 2500 pound capacity per pallet to 5000 pounds in some rare
cases. (and also length limits up to 96 inches usually) . When we
provide you a Quote based on your shipments weight and dimensions
(length x width x height) that is what we are looking for— is the most
exact information that you can provide about your shipment’s size and
also your needs.

LTL shipping is usually picked up by an LTL carrier and the services are
for at least 100 pounds to 10,000 pounds at the most, or with some
exceptions we have LTL Carriers up to 15000 pounds. (All depends on your
pallets size in lx w x ht and number of pallets also). We can help you
to reduce your costs by finding (with our help) the carriers that are
the lowest for your pickup and your destination, your shipments size and
for the Accessorial needed.

Truckloads are usually Dedicated trucks and can be full up to 52 linear
feet or up to 42,000 pounds And are handled on Dry Vans and Flat Bed
Trucks both.

Any questions or quotes needed please contact us any time! Your business
is appreciated.

Thanks from, Jane Barnett the Shipping Emporium www.shippingemp.com

Jane Barnett- JSB Enterprises LLC d/b/a The Shipping Emporium

customerservice@shippingemp.com

(703) 304 8170

(434) 990-4144

Central Virginia BBB Accredited Business

CALL US at 434 990 4144 or 703-304-8170

www.shippingemp.com

Thank you for your interest in seeing how our company, The Shipping

Emporium, can give you the least expensive Freight Transportation

services, based upon what’s shipping, the size of your shipment and

more.

Ask me how to get better rates for LTL, partials, and Full Truckload

services anywhere in the USA! Just a reminder that you can call or email

us with your shipping details for- larger pallets or Loads- over 150

pounds or more for Freight or Less Than Truckload (LTL).

Let us help you with stream-lining your current process and negotiate

great rates for you. Here are some questions to get us started on your

quote process- what quotes do you have- 1 What is shipping? A complete

list with number of handling units 2) Pick up and Destination Cities and

Zip Codes 3) Weight and Dimensions for each pallet, crate, or skid.

Where is the pickup and the destination? What kind of truck is needed?

Is their loading and unloading assistance available for our

drivers……We can help you with every detail!

What is the Difference between an LTL shipment and a TL (Truckload)

shipment? Less Than Truckload (LTL) is usually for 100 pounds to about

10,000 at the most.

Please reach out to us any time you need us. Please note, we are soon

going to be offering customers self- quoting on our website for

shipments less than 8 feet and 6 pallets or less than 5000 pounds.

Here is a List of some of our LTL Carriers:

A sample list of our LTL carriers

Forward Air

Ward LTL

SAIA LTL

YRC Freight

ABF Freight

Southeastern LTL Freight

Central Freight

Frontline Freight

Clear Lane Carrier

Reddaway Freight Lines

New Penn Freight

XPO Logistics

Holland Transportation

Midwest Motors

A Duie Pyle

Roadrunner

Reddaway

Happy shipping,

Jane Barnett, Owner of The Shipping Emporium

janeb@shippingemp.com

Thanks,

Jane Barnett the Shipping Emporium 

MC 852417      Duns 078483342     CAGE Code 78HM5

eVA Vendor 91829 and SWAM cert 701061

We are also micro-business Certified

Jane Barnett- JSB Enterprises LLC d/b/a The Shipping Emporium

(703) 304 8170

(434) 990-4144

Central Virginia BBB Accredited Business

CALL US at 703-304-8170 or 434 990 4144

www.shippingemp.com

Your company is doing business with Agencies or Universities—in the Virginia’s Procurement System. We are a small (SWAM, Micro, and DBE Certified Firm) and we are also very specialized at making deliveries to – Universities, Govt Agencies, Military Bases and Prisons.

Find out more about how to streamline your Freight Shipping Process with us!

Purchasing oversized items, like furniture or equipment online is becoming more common as well. However, many people still experience difficulties when it comes to shipping oversized items.

In our current market, LTL freight is now often delayed because of our carriers returning to a pre-pandemic normal. And over-sized shipments often take an extra day or so for delivery. Please Check with The Shipping Emporium to see if we have the right service for you and also at the right price!

Shipping oversized items via LTL   Freight Carriers

One of the best possible alternatives for large pieces transportation is LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping. LTL shipping does not require the full truck capacity, and you can pay only for space you use. LTL shipping providers, like GoShip.com, offer user-friendly services for safe and convenient delivery of large items. Many of these services are based on the online marketplaces, so you can arrange delivery 24/7 without extra needed communication. To approximately understand the cost of a certain shipment, you can get a Quote from us based on the size and dimensions of the object.

Often large shipments cannot be delivered by standard parcel services and need a complex packing. To deliver your items safely, shipping services offer palletizing, wrapping, cushioning, or crating. There are also other additional services, such as lift gates, to make the shipping as comfortable as possible for you.

Benefits of LTL

If safety and convenience are important for you, LTL shipping is the soundest solution for your needs. You don’t have to worry about burdensome operations or communication with dozens of people. Everything is done online within few clicks. Online shipping services not only let you easily and safely move items but also offer reasonable pricing.

It is always challenging to arrange such complicated things when shipping all by yourself. It can turn out to be more expensive and stressful delivery, than when using a trusted LTL shipping provider. Trusted shipping services, like The Shipping Emporium have an extensive network of carriers to meet all the needed options to meet your expectations.

Overlength means that the length of the freight shipment exceeds a certain limit the carrier designates. Commodities that tend to have overlength fees assessed include lumber, pipes, and steel rods. This is sometimes referred to as extreme length.

What Is Oversize Freight? When a freight load exceeds defined limitations, it is referred to as oversize freight, oversize load, or heavy haul. Shipping oversize freight requires specialized logistics since special equipment and careful pre-planning are needed because oversize freight exceeds design clearances

LTL Shipping —What are LTL freight size limitations? Freight that is wider than 8ft 6 inches or taller than 13 ft 6 inches is typically considered oversized freight. Shipments.

Here is a list of some of our LTL Carriers:

A sample list of our LTL carriers

Forward Air

Ward LTL

SAIA LTL

YRC Freight

ABF Freight

Southeastern LTL Freight

Central Freight

Frontline Freight

Clear Lane Carrier

Reddaway Freight Lines

New Penn Freight

XPO Logistics

Holland Transportation

Midwest Motors

A Duie Pyle

Roadrunner

Reddaway

Call the Shipping Emporium at 703 304 8170 or 434 990 4144 for more information!

Thanks,

Jane Barnett the Shipping Emporium 

MC 852417      Duns 078483342     CAGE Code 78HM5

eVA Vendor 91829 and SWAM cert 701061

We are also micro-business Certified

DBE CERTIFIED, SWaM Certified

Jane Barnett- JSB Enterprises LLC d/b/a The Shipping Emporium

customerservice@shippingemp.com

(703) 304 8170

(434) 990-4144

Central Virginia BBB Accredited Business

CALL US at 434 990 4144 or 703-304-8170

Small Women Owned Business

Freight Shipping Terms:Bill of Lading (BOL)LTL (Less than Truckload)And TL (Truckload)And the differences between these 2 Transportation Modes will vary, the Most Common Difference is with LTL your shipment is only using part of a 53 Van space, while a FTL (Full Truckload) can take up to that 53 foot van space and weigh up the estimated 43,000 pound limit.

For LTL, if you are shipping certain goods frequently, you may have a Freight Class and NMFC code that applies for you shipment. In addition, and with some Freight Classes being Density-Based please always provide in FULL, your Shipments details- weight for every pallet, dimensions (length x width x height in inches) and weight per pallet, so that we can help you to determine the correct class.

The Freight Class System Created by NMFTA (National Motor Freight Trucking Association) is commonly used by some carriers.

Delivery Services (especially for LTL) include many of the following:

Lift-Gate Residential, Limited Access Delivery, Appointment Required, Pro-Active Notification, Cargo Insurance (Please always provide your shipments’ Value and if the goods are new or used for this quote).Cargo Insurance is for the portion of your Shipment’s Value above the Carrier’s Liability and will vary in cost. Please contact the Shipping Emporium at 434-990-4144 or 703-304-8170If you need help with a Shipment or if you have any questions about the Above. Thank you!

WHAT IS OVER SIZED LTL?

What is LTL Freight? Your Guide to Shipping LTL Freight You’ll learn when to ship LTL, what LTL freight is, how to prepare LTL shipments.  LTL freight shipments typically consist of crates, oversized parcels over 6, The Dimensions and weight can also play a role in determining. Will depend on each carrier.

Purchasing oversized items, like furniture or equipment online is becoming more common as well. However, many people still experience difficulties when it comes to shipping oversized items.

In our current market, LTL freight is now often delayed because of our carriers returning to a pre-pandemic normal. And over-sized shipments often take an extra day or so for delivery. Please Check with The Shipping Emporium to see if we have the right service for you and at the right price!

Shipping oversized items via LTL   Freight Carriers

One of the best possible alternatives for large pieces transportation is LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping. LTL shipping does not require the full truck capacity, and you can pay only for space you use. LTL shipping providers, like GoShip.com, offer user-friendly services for safe and convenient delivery of large items. Many of these services are based on the online marketplaces, so you can arrange delivery 24/7 without extra needed communication. To approximately understand the cost of a certain shipment, you can get a Quote from us based on the size and dimensions of the object.

Often large shipments cannot be delivered by standard parcel services and need a complex packing. To deliver your items safely, shipping services offer palletizing, wrapping, cushioning, or crating. There are also other additional services, such as lift gates, to make the shipping as comfortable as possible for you.

Benefits of LTL

If safety and convenience are important for you, LTL shipping is the soundest solution for your needs. You don’t have to worry about burdensome operations or communication with dozens of people. Everything is done online within few clicks. Online shipping services not only let you easily and safely move items but also offer reasonable pricing.

It is always challenging to arrange such complicated things when shipping all by yourself. It can turn out to be more expensive and stressful delivery, than when using a trusted LTL shipping provider.  Trusted shipping services, like The Shipping Emporium have an extensive network of carriers to meet all the needed options to meet your expectations.

Overlength means that the length of the freight shipment exceeds a certain limit the carrier designates. Commodities that tend to have overlength fees assessed include lumber, pipes, and steel rods. This is sometimes referred to as extreme length.

What Is Oversize Freight? When a freight load exceeds defined limitations, it is referred to as oversize freight, oversize load, or heavy haul. Shipping oversize freight requires specialized logistics since special equipment and careful pre-planning are needed because oversize freight exceeds design clearances

LTL Shipping —What are LTL freight size limitations? Freight that is wider than 8ft 6 inches or taller than 13 ft 6 inches is typically considered oversized freight. Shipments.

Call the Shipping Emporium at 703 304 8170 or 434 990 4144 for more information!

July 2021 Greetings From The Shipping Emporium! This is Jane Barnett and I would like to speak with you about your company and your Freight (LTL and TL) needs for 2021.    How are your LTL Rates Calculated? And what is the best way to get the most accurate and lowest rate?  The way that we suggest is to have as much information and Detail as possible about the Addresses, Names of Business or Agency or Government Location Delivering to. And the Best Phone Number at both your Shipper and Receiving Locations as well.   The number of Pallets or Crates (as you will have them packaged and ready for pick up on Day of Shipping), listed out with the weight and dimensions (Length x width x height) for each one when sending us your quote ensures an accurate quote. And of course, a good description of what is shipping and any special requirements or pick up hours. (Special requirements include a Lift gate if you or your shipper do not have a Lift-gate of your own or a Loading or Receiving dock, but if your pallets or crates are over about 6 feet please make sure that your Shipper and Receiving party will have their own forklifts and or Loading docks. (Because of your shipment’s over-length).   After an incredibly stressful year, many businesses are re-gearing with new Carriers and Brokers and at the same time trying to reduce cost or to have better service. The Shipping Emporium is here for YOU!     Should you have any other specific questions, please reach me by phone or email us    703-304-8170.  T Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Kind Regards,   Jane Barnett the Shipping Emporium  MC 852417      Duns 078483342     CAGE Code 78HM5 eVA Vendor 91829 and SWAM cert 701061 We are also micro-business Certified DBE CERTIFIED, SWaM Certified Jane Barnett- JSB Enterprises LLC d/b/a The Shipping Emporium (703) 304 8170 (434) 990-4144   Central Virginia BBB Accredited Business CALL US at  434 990 4144 or 703-304-8170 www.shippingemp.com