Freight expenses often comprise some of the largest numbers on company budgets. Not only are you factoring in the cost […]
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IMO Declaration Process: Things to Be Aware Of
Everything in the shipping industry feels like a process, and dangerous goods shipping is no different. If your shipment is […]
What Are Blank Sailings?
Your shipment is damaged. Your cargo was lost. Your shipment will be delayed. Your goods were pulled for a Customs […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 2: 40ft Containers
We’re in the middle of a “Shipping Container Restrictions” series, talking about the dimensional restrictions for common shipping container sizes. […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 1: 20ft Containers
It’s easy to think that all the details surrounding an international shipment just “happen”. You tell your forwarder what you […]
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, […]
Importance of a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction
There are enough factors involved in the shipping process to make anyone’s head spin. But that’s what 3PL’ are for. […]
Importance of IMO Declaration Form
How many forms, signatures, approval emails, and other documents have you had to write your name on in some way, […]
What is a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction?
Document management is one of the many organization hassles of running a business. While the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction can […]
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 […]
Reduce Shipping Spend Through Buyer Consolidation
Everyone is on the lookout for ways to reduce their shipping costs. For those who frequently ship via LCL methods, […]
Saving on Shipping: Freight Consolidation & FCL Shipping Methods
For many businesses, shipping is one of the most frustrating costs. Depending on the type of business, logistics can in […]
Goods Arrived but Not Available: Why?
Transportation is both (a) one of the most important piece of a company’s supply chain, and (b) the least understood […]
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 […]
Why is My Shipment Late?
No one likes waiting – especially when its thousands of dollars of merchandise. Having a late/delayed shipping container is a […]