Shipping ERW Pipe: How to Use “Pipe Nesting” to Slash Freight Cost

Introduction When sourcing internationally, the reality of global logistics can be painful: freight charges for steel pipe can at times be comparable to the value of the material itself, which means that you pay the equivalent of a premium rate to “ship air” inside hollow tubes. This inefficiency is the single largest hidden source of waste in your procurement spend, increasing your overall landed cost and eroding your profit margins. But there is a professional logistics s