What is a Commercial Invoice?
A commercial invoice is a special document that is required for international shipments to clear the customs process. ...
30 June, 2022
Spring ’22 Market Update
Join Tom, Andrew, and Matt on what shippers should expect in the upcoming summer months regarding LTL, Truckload, Ocean, and Air shipping....
23 May, 2022
What You Should Know About LTL Shipping
LTL is a very common way to ship, and since your freight will share space on a truck with other freight, mean it usually the most economical, but it can come with some drawbacks. ...
21 March, 2022
How to Get an Accurate Shipping Quote
In this article we will look at what information and details you can provide your carrier to help you get a more accurate shipping quote....
01 February, 2022
How to Reduce Your Risk for Freight Damage
Unfortunately, in shipping freight, damage can happen. Between forklifts and warehouse and truck transfers, freight can have multiple parties picking it up and moving it across a shipping network....
12 November, 2021
Ballistic Shield Field Test & ITAR Shipping
Jasson at Ark meets up with a customer to help field test some ballistic shields. Ark is proud to be a part of the supply chain that helps provide law enforcement & our military with protective, life-saving gear....
04 November, 2021
Gabon 2021 – Helping Others in Need
Every year Ark partners with a local charity to ship medical supplies, food, and other materials to Bongolo Hospital in Gabon, Africa. In this video, George explains how Ark started helping Bongolo hospital and why they continue year after year....
29 June, 2021
What is a Liftgate Shipping Service?
A liftgate service is an assessorial service, which is an extra service you request for freight pickup or delivery. When you ask for a liftgate assessorial, what you are technically requesting is a truck with a liftgate on it...
11 June, 2021
What Are Incoterms Used For?
When shipping internationally, a question we get asked is, when does the transfer of ownership from the shipper to the buyer happen? ...
11 June, 2020
5 Helpful Tips for Shipping Freight
Before reaching out to a carrier, here are five things to know that will help you make better freight shipping decisions to ensure on-time delivery. ...
19 May, 2020