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Access insights and actionable strategies that drive certainty, continuity, and compliance across your operations. --- ## [What are the four major modes of transportation for logistics?](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/what-are-the-four-major-modes-of-transportation-for-logistics) Published: October 11,2023 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/9.png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/what-are-the-four-major-modes-of-transportation-for-logistics) Logistics can be an extremely complex endeavor because of all the variables at play. One of the most significant variables is the mode of transportation used to move goods. [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/what-are-the-four-major-modes-of-transportation-for-logistics) ## [Six tips for shipping gifts during the holiday season](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/-six-tips-for-shipping-gifts-during-the-holiday-season) Published: September 20,2023 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(10).png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/-six-tips-for-shipping-gifts-during-the-holiday-season) More than 3 billion packages were shipped between the United States Thanksgiving holiday and Christmas in 2022, according to ShipMatrix projections. [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/-six-tips-for-shipping-gifts-during-the-holiday-season) ## [Freight updates September 13, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/freight-updates-september-13-2023-latest-news-and-updates-on-the-worldwide-supply-chain-0) Published: September 13,2023 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/HubSpot%20Blog%20-%20Feature%20Image%20Size%202023-1.png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/freight-updates-september-13-2023-latest-news-and-updates-on-the-worldwide-supply-chain-0) The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and port congestion persist. We provide you with industry updates that include some of the latest freight news, helping to. 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