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The difference between FTL and LTL explained

You probably heard that there are a lot of ways to cut your shipping costs. One of the most effective ways to do it is to hire reliable import export companies in Saudi Arabia and ship your items as LTL. But what does this mean? What is the difference between FTL and LTL? In this…

How many pallets are considered LTL

So you are wondering how many pallets are considered LTL. LTL freight will usually take less than 12 linear feet of the trailer. This means that anywhere between 1 and 6 pallets are less than truckload. However, the weight of the shipment is also important. If you are thinking about lowering your shipping expenses, take…

3 facts about car shipping you should know

Are you thinking about shipping your car? No matter the type of car you intend to ship, it is really important to be aware of the most important facts about car shipping. Getting informed about them is what will help you ship your vehicle without any problem! And worry not, we, at Four Winds Saudi…

Should you help your movers?

Our movers love to move quickly and efficiently, so trust us, it’s definitely not a weird thing to help your movers… but not with the heavy lifting! Helping them in other ways is more than just giving a helpful hand with heavy boxes. Because the faster your movers can get done, the more money you…

3 ways shipping will change in the future

If you are in the logistics industry, surely you are interested to learn how shipping will change in the future. The logistics industry, like everything else, is transforming rapidly. Manly thanks to the development of new technologies and faster internet. However, the main focus will be on more sustainable and greener solutions. As the logistics…

Things to know before moving to the USA

It is time to embark on a journey of a lifetime. You are moving to the USA and there are many things to do before the moving date. It won’t be easy, but it will be much easier with proper planning and organization. Therefore, we are here to provide the info you should have while…

Why hire a freight broker/3PL?

Transportation is a serious process that requires experience, knowledge, and much more. This is precisely why one should hire a freight broker when dealing with transportation. Let us give you an example. Clinical trial logistics should be handled by a person or a company with experience and expertise in such a serious field, this would…

Different types of shipping containers

There are many different types of shipments and they require different types of shipping containers. For example, if you are shipping a car from Saudi Arabi to USA, you will need a good company that can provide an adequate shipping container. We will be explaining everything you need to know about this process so the…

How to lower your freight shipping costs in 2020

Everyone who’s ever had an opportunity to organize an overseas shipment knows how it can be expensive. Maybe you will be shipping car from Saudi Arabia to USA, for example, if you are not careful, and have no experience with freight transport; the costs you may encounter could easily exceed the value of your vehicle.…