The shipping industry at large is comprised of thousands of companies worldwide working to keep cargo moving efficiently. Between truckers, […]
Project Cargo
Project Cargo: How to Find The Right Freight Forwarder
Project cargo sure is appropriately named – it’s a lot to deal with. Aside from the logistics of getting a […]
What is a GRI in International Shipping?
There are several different types of charges associated with international shipping. Unfortunately, you have probably grown accustomed to seeing something […]
Using One vs. Multiple Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarders play a pivotal role in the shipping process of most international shipping companies. A freight forwarder steps in […]
Coronavirus Update: Economic Impact and What to Expect
The coronavirus has certainly been the center of attention over the last several weeks, and if you’re reading this article, […]
Freight Forwarder Selection: Ringing in the New Year with Higher Expectations
We’re all painfully familiar with the task of vendor selection. Unfortunately, if you’re reading this article the chances are the […]
Bond Renewal: What You Need to Know
International shipping can become a hassle if you are not aware of all the requirements needed to ship your goods. […]
Freight Forwarder Selection: Content vs. Happy
We reach out to a lot of people who have a less-than-ideal relationship with their freight forwarder (don’t worry, they’re […]
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 […]
Calculating Tariff Costs for International Shipments
Shipping products around the world can get pricey really quick. Aside from the raw costs associated with container rentals and […]
The Pain of Disconnect – Why You Aren’t Switching Transportation Vendors (Even For Better Prices)
Just about every freight forwarder has been perplexed by the idea of customer acquisition and retention. How do customers come […]
5 Differences Between Small and Large Freight Forwarders
Time to address the age-old question: “Does size matter?” I can’t seem to remember if that was about freight forwarders […]
Improving Your Communication With Freight Forwarders
Communication is everything. Being on the same page with your vendors, customers, and business partners all requires you to be […]
Methods to Submitting RFQs for Freight Forwarders
Money drives decisions. We understand that. And in an industry such as international shipping, the freight budget is often treated […]
Multiple Shippers with One Bill Of Lading: Is It Possible?
We have written extensively on the topic of Bills Of Lading lately. If you haven’t yet read up on what […]