LTL services Polo 4PL
Polo 4PL covers LTL services for companies that need to ship loads, but do not fill the full capacity. Our team of experts handle the full scope of LTL services, including quoting, booking, and tracking. Our services include, but are not limited to the following:
- Consolidation and deconsolidation
- Packing and transferring
- Freight coverage
- Customs clearance
Advantages of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight
Cost Savings
Firstly, the LTL service is cost-effective and can help businesses save quite a bit of money, if done efficiently. Businesses that ship their loads using LTL services share the cost of the trailer space with other shippers, which may significantly lower the total cost of shipping.
Ideal for E-commerce Operations
In today's digitalized world, it goes without saying that e-commerce platforms ship their products more frequently. Therefore, when shipping small to medium-sized packages to a large number of customers, LTL freight is the most reasonable and cost-effective option for transporting freight to single, or multiple locations.
Business-Friendly Approach
Finally, business-friendly LTL carriers like Polo 4PL provide access to a vast network of carriers, facilitating the discovery of optimal shipping options. They can save you both time and money by providing extra services such as packing and unpacking, freight insurance, and customs clearance. Particularly for e-commerce businesses, LTL freight is an economical, adaptable, and hassle-free method of transporting goods.
Obstacles in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight:
The fact is, that despite LTL's many advantages and benefits, no business operates without its fair share of challenges.
Time Constraints
When discussing the obstacles of LTL, we must first consider the time restrictions. LTL shipments typically arrive later than FTL ones because they are split amongst multiple carriers and must wait for the truck to be completely loaded before the deliveries begin.
Carrier Capacity Limitations
Restrictions also apply to shipments that are difficult to deliver due to their size and weight, particularly during prime shipping seasons, such as the holidays.
Shipment Specifics
When using LTL services you need to take into account the possible restrictions from the carrier’s end and see if they correspond to yours. Not every carrier will align with your requirements, but there is always a carrier for you.
