A Recap of April: Tariffs, Global Port Volumes, Retail Sales, and More The logistics and shipping world didn’t get much […]
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Optimize Freight Costs: When FCL or LCL Makes the Most Sense
Optimize Freight Costs: When FCL or LCL Makes the Most Sense Choosing between Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than […]
Rethinking Visibility: What Does It Mean?
Rethinking Visibility: What Does It Mean? When you hear the word “visibility” in the context of shipments, the first thing […]
Tariffs Take Center Stage: Keeping Up With the Latest
Tariffs Take Center Stage: Keeping Up With the Latest Tariffs—a term you’ve probably heard more than you’d like lately—are taxes […]
Consumers Boost Holiday Season with Strong Spending
With just 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year (five fewer than last year), industry stakeholders knew of the […]
ISF Filings: What Importers Should Know
The Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a requirement enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This requires the importer […]
Putting a Bow on 2024 Port Volumes
As 2024 comes to an end, the global logistics sector looks back on a year that saw previously unheard-of changes […]
U.S. Labor Uncertainty: ILA/USMX to Resume Negotiations as Master Contract Nears Expiration This Month
Negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are scheduled to restart as the […]
Navigating the Trans-Pacific Shipping Landscape for December and the New Year
The trans-Pacific shipping market is going through a shift as the year draws to a close. Stakeholders in the logistics […]
Land Bridge Proposal: Panama Canal’s Bold Plan to Drought Restrictions
A key component of international trade, the Panama Canal is facing increasing difficulties due to climate change. Supply systems around […]
Wrapping Up Hurricane Season: Lingering Impacts on the Supply Chain
It’s time to consider the most significant storms of the 2024 hurricane season and their lingering impacts as the season […]
Start 2025 Strong: Why Regular Reviews Are Key to Success
We are less than two months away from the start of a new year and with that comes time to […]
Understanding Incoterms: A Quick Guide
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) developed a set of terms known as Incoterms, which define the responsibilities of buyers […]
Spotlight on Global Straits: The Strait of Malacca
The Strait of Malacca is a crucial waterway linking the Andaman Sea and the South China Sea. Spanning 500 miles, […]
Protect Your Business With Contingency Planning and Risk Management Solutions
For shippers, the importance of contingency planning and risk management solutions cannot be overstated. The industry is inherently fraught with […]