There’s no doubt that 2020 took its toll on the shipping industry. Shippers, freight forwarders, and carriers alike were taken […]
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Is There a “Good Time” To Switch Freight Forwarders?
Big business decisions are never easy or fun – especially when it concerns a close business relationship such as that […]
When Should You Start Preparing for Peak Season?
If 2020 has taught us all anything, it’s that preparation is essential in all facets of business – especially logistics. […]
Things Your Forwarder Should Do to Get You Correct Availability
There’s nothing more stressful than missing availability on a vessel. If you, your team, and your clients are relying on […]
Is Switching from Ocean to Air Transport Worth It?
Ocean shipping is by far the most common method used for international shipments, and for good reason. It’s one of […]
How to Work Around Container Shortages
Unless you’ve been asleep for the last year, you’ve probably noticed that the shipping industry has been hit pretty hard […]
Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones
Foreign Trade Zones are incredibly beneficial to a few different types of companies in the U.S. Import tariffs and duty […]
What is a Duty Drawback?
We all love a refund when possible, don’t we? Luckily, with duty drawbacks, the possibility of getting a refund on […]
Boxes Lost at Sea? Why Cargo Insurance is So Important
Working in the shipping game means you assume a lot of risk. The carriers you work with, the freight forwarder […]
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 […]
Improving Supply Chain Visibility Using Interlog’s Tracking Technology
We hear the term “visibility” thrown around a lot in the supply chain industry, and for good reason. From time […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 Tips: Minimizing International Shipping Risk in 2021
If 2020 has proven anything to us all, it’s that you need to expect the unexpected. Risk poses an actual […]
Difference Between a Seaway Bill and a Bill Of Lading
We have talked a lot about Bills Of Lading in the past – it seems to be one of the […]