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 Must-read: Anahuac Transport on Tanker Guidelines Meta Description: Liquid bulk transport company Anahuac Transport enumerates the important guidelines for tankers in the U.S. Image source: istockphoto.com  Liquid bulk transport company Anahuac Transport says that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sets the tone for road safety in America, including guidelines that all heavy truck owners must follow. One of these standards is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR, a guideline stipulating maximum safe weight capacities for tanker trailers on the roads. Strict compliance with these regulations keeps everyone safer and encourages trust on our highways.    Since the FHWA is in the U.S., the GVWRs are in pounds. Because of this, checking and rechecking when converting the weight of liquids measured via gallons is recommended. It also applies to the weight of dry bulk material measured via cubic feet. In addition, always check that you are within the tanker's legal li
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 Anahuac Transport: An Overview of Trucking Companies Meta description: Liquid bulk transport company Anahuac Transport looks at the essential aspects of a trucking company. Image source: stsintermodal.com What Makes a Trucking Company? Anahuac Transport Answers Trucking companies are in demand these days due to the growing economy. The fact is that goods, products, and equipment require transportation from one place to another. If you are planning on venturing into this industry or are simply curious, liquid bulk transport company Anahuac Transport talks about some important aspects of trucking companies.   First, there's the type of operation. The type of operation is the first thing that is determined by people who start trucking companies. It is the objective of the trucking business. Almost every part of the company will largely depend on this purpose.     According to Anahuac Transport, the specific goods or materials that will be transported should be identified. The
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  A Primer on Cargo: Anahuac Transport Explains General Freight   Image source: freightwaves.com   Anahuac Transport Describes the Various Types of General Cargo   Around 90 percent of all goods worldwide are shipped by sea, notes Anahuac Transport. Though by tonnage, the majority of that is bulk cargo—loose commodity cargo such as petroleum, liquified natural gas, and iron ore—by value, the majority of these goods fall under the category of general cargo.   General cargo is differentiated from bulk cargo by its unitized load units. This includes break bulk, which refers to load carried in pallets, boxes, bags, and drums, as well as neo-bulk—such as lumber bundles and paper rolls—and containerized cargo, which includes all types of cargo that can be shipped in a standardized container unit.   According to liquid bulk transport specialist Anahuac Transport, 60 percent of maritime transport is containerized cargo. In fact, most consumer goods purchases were probably aboar
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Anahuac Transport: Interesting Facts About the Trucking Sector Learn About the Trucking Industry with Anahuac Transport Image source: carontransport.ca Freight transport has been around for centuries, and it began with horse wagons and the railway system before the rise of modern technology in airplanes and trucks. Today, liquid bulk transport company Anahuac Transport shares some interesting facts about the trucking industry.   Before the invention of the steam engine in the early 19th century, land transportation of goods was done via horse-driven wagons, and Goods hauled across bodies of water were moved via flatboats or rafts. When steamboats were manufactured, the transport of cargo became much more efficient.   Nowadays, almost every type of goods can be moved via modern-day cargo ships: from food and electronics equipment to textile and heavy machinery. When they reach land, a huge majority of these goods get transported by trucks.     The trucking sector of the Unit
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Anahuac Transport on Types of Bulk Chemicals Transport   seatexcorp.com Meta description: Liquid bulk transport company Anahuac Transport shares the three types of transport for bulk chemicals.   Anahuac Answers: How Are Bulk Chemicals Transported?     According to Anahuac Transport, there are good reasons why you should transport your chemicals in bulk.   Firstly, transporting chemicals in bulk is the most cost-efficient option currently. Shipping customers with a steady demand for bulk chemicals in consistent quantities can secure cost breaks from bulk carriers. Bulk carriers, in turn, have a dependable revenue stream because the bulk carrier doesn’t need to break them down into multiple smaller shipments. Secondly, there’s a flat rate for most commercial transportation. Signing a deal long-term with a bulk carrier makes it easier for your company to plan and budget. Bulk transport is one of the most efficient ways to transport bulk loads because a good company will

Anahuac Transport Explains Break Bulk Shipping

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Anahuac Transport / Bulk Liquid Transport   Anahuac Transport, an industry leader in liquid bulk transport, discusses break bulk shipping.   According to Anahuac Transport, a company dedicated to liquid bulk transport, approximately 90 percent of all goods globally are shipped by sea vessels. Of this, 70 percent is containerized cargo. In fact, almost all end consumer purchases were likely aboard a container vessel at some point.    In 2019, the maritime trade volume was around 11 billion tons, 2.7 percent higher than the previous year. Experts predict the average growth rate between 2019 and 2024 to be 3.4 percent due mainly to the growing global market.    Anahuac Transport explains, however, that not all cargo shipped to retailers or end customers is placed in containers. For example, an important part of the shipped goods is raw materials for the industry, chemicals, crude oil, or construction materials.   General cargo is a load that is transported in defined load

Anahuac Transport Discusses General and Bulk Cargo

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What Are the Differences Between General and Bulk Cargo? Anahuac Transport Answers   According to Anahuac Transport, maritime transportation carries various cargoes that require specialized ships. The two major groups are general freight and bulk cargo. While bulk cargo is loose, general cargo is carried in fixed load units or unitized. As for internationally exchanged goods, these are classified into three types based on the kind of traffic, explains Anahuac Transport. The three categories are Rush, Bulk, and General or Non-Bulk.  Know the Difference Rush Cargo is often transported by air. General freight, meanwhile, contains almost everything that is commonly transported. Luggage is the perfect example. General cargo is also separated from dangerous materials and cargo that need special handling. These include live animals, ice crystals, electromagnetic content, and prescription drugs that need freezers.  General cargo also includes products that have been processed,