Question
What is frustrated freight and how can I prevent it?
Answer
Frustrated freight is a term that is used to describe a shipment that has been stopped or impeded in transit. To prevent shipments becoming frustrated, ensure that you are utilizing the correct shipping standard and are fully compliant with all of the requirements. See the sections on MIL-STD-129R and FED-STD-123H requirements above for specific details. Also, see the attached "Sept 2015 - Cheat Sheet - Tips to Avoid Frustrated Freight at Consolidation and Containerization Points" that quickly explains the key information that you need to address to ensure your freight does not become frustrated.