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Stephanie Wilson

With over 20 years of experience, Stephanie handles the intake and administration of cargo claims while also resolving emergencies such as hostage loads. As Armstrong's Claims Manager, Stephanie is also responsible for streamlining the department and fostering transparency in the claims process.

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Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Hostage Load | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers

By: Stephanie Wilson
February 16th, 2024

In the vast network of global trade, a staggering 90% of goods are transported by sea, before also traveling by road, air, or rail. Within this immense flow of products, losses ...

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Freight/Shipping Trends | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Hostage Load | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Safety | Freight Management

By: Stephanie Wilson
January 9th, 2024

Now that we've explored the types and trends of freight fraud in our previous post, let's focus on the anatomy of a scam and how to spot the red flags. This second part of our ...

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Freight/Shipping Trends | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Hostage Load | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Safety | Freight Management

By: Stephanie Wilson
January 3rd, 2024

As we step into the new year, it's a timely reminder that while seasons change, some challenges remain constant. Among these is the issue of freight fraud, a persistent and ...

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Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers

By: Stephanie Wilson
November 8th, 2023

For many shippers, especially those new to the freight industry or those who only navigate the intricacies of logistics occasionally, it can be tough to keep up with all thelingo ...

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Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Freight Broker

By: Stephanie Wilson
June 29th, 2023

As a freight broker, you constantly seek ways to optimize your business and increase profitability. One strategy that may catch your attention is accepting power-only loads, a ...

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Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers

By: Stephanie Wilson
June 13th, 2023

Most US consumers rarely think twice about where their food is sourced, how it arrives on retail shelves, or the risks that storage and transportation have on perishable goods. ...

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Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Best Practices | Safety | Freight Management | Shippers

By: Stephanie Wilson
January 17th, 2023

Did you know there are 161 million miles of highway in the United States? With over four million trucks on the road each year, accidents and cargo damage are an unfortunate part ...

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Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Hostage Load | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers

By: Stephanie Wilson
September 22nd, 2022

The statistics vary, but it’s generally noted that cargo crime is a $15 billion to $30 billion problem each year across the U.S. One load lost to cargo theft can cost shippers ...

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