Transporting commodities across international boundaries is a difficult task in the field of international trade. While some companies decide to […]
How To’s
Preparing for Next Year: What Forecasts are Showing
The container shipping industry is plagued by unpredictability. Attendees of the yearly TPM conference in Long Beach get together year […]
New California Port Fees Seeing an Impact Already
Last week the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach enacted an emergency fee for containers lingering too long at […]
Shipping During Unreliable Market Conditions
Wow, the last year has been a rollercoaster for most of us. The pandemic has thoroughly affected almost every industry […]
RFQ Planning: What to Ask Potential Freight Forwarders
The first couple months after the new year are a pretty common time for shippers to consider switching their freight […]
Advantages of Using a Freight Forwarder in the Face of Disruptions
There’s no doubt that 2020 has taken its toll on businesses around the globe. While certain industries have been hit […]
How to Deal with a Blank or Void Sailing
If you recently received bad news about a blank sailing – we’re sorry. They can be incredibly frustrating for shippers, […]
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 […]
How To Improve Your Company’s International Image
Entrepreneurship is a huge deal. Starting a company takes an immense amount of work, and business owners recognize the dedication […]
How to Compare Freight Forwarder RFQ’s and Rates Correctly
As a freight forwarder, we understand that the shipping vendor selection process is a complicated, sometimes tedious, and somewhat unpredictable […]
How to Streamline Logistics Efficiently Using Truck Scales
Logistic management deals with planning and controlling the movement and storage of goods. To achieve high returns and meet customers’ […]
How to File for Tariff Exemptions on New China Tariffs
It’s no doubt that the new tariffs on products imported to the U.S. are a hot topic. The initial scare […]
How to Ship Wine Internationally
Shipping liquids internationally can get to be a bit sticky (thank you, thank you.) Certain carriers won’t accept specific types […]
3 Techniques to Properly Palletize Shipments to Avoid Damage
Research conducted by our internal marketing team demonstrates that the #1 complaint of international shippers is cargo damage. At some […]
How to Get the Best Rates from Your Freight Forwarder
Quality of service, options, communication, relationship – they all play a role in selecting a vendor. However, despite the service […]