You don’t need us to tell you that there are a ton of legalities and requirements for the handling and […]
Answers
New Year, New Freight Forwarder
Workout more. Eat healthy. Lose weight. Save money. Learn something new. More self care. We’ve all made personal New Year’s […]
Demurrage, Detention, and Per Diem: Do You Know the Difference?
a penalty is a penalty is a penalty is a penalty….right? Well, while they are all financial fines for similar […]
Understanding Freight Release
You’d think that cargo ownership is a simple topic – either the shipper owns the cargo or the seller owns […]
3 Reasons You Got Burned with Demurrage Charges
Shipping is expensive without any additional add-ons. If you’re moving cargo internationally via ocean shipping modes, you’re already dealing with […]
Reducing the Cost of Chassis Rentals
There is a lot of “line items” when calculating how much it costs to ship your containerized goods across the […]
Tips to Avoid High Demurrage Charges
Logistics costs can stack up pretty quickly. Often time, shippers will end up with the wrong supply chain partners, with […]
Inherent Vice: Why You Can’t Make an Insurance Claim
Did you know that your cargo is only insured for $500 per shipping unit (often defined as a container) per […]
How The Jones Act Affects Shipping Prices
Shipping laws and regulations can get surprisingly complicated pretty fast. In a previous post, we talked a bit about the […]
How to Evaluate Your New Transportation Vendor
Selecting a new transportation vendor can be a complicated process. It takes in depth research, thoughtful planning, and evaluation for […]
3 Things to Know About the Jones Act
International trade accounts for a massive amount of market share in manufactured goods brought to and sent out of the […]
Foreign Trade Zones: 3 Key Benefits
International trade and logistics costs are sometimes difficult to manage. It often feels as though there’s a thousand ways to […]
RFQ Pricing Template
Incoterms Guide
Here is a guide that shows who is in control of the cargo and when with Incoterms.
Intermodal Guide
A guide to the North American Intermodal Network