Post Views2615Trying to pin down exactly what your freight costs will be for every shipment can be an illusive goal. […]
Tag: Capacity
Port Congestion: Is Re-Routing a Better Option?
Post Views3138It’s no doubt that the shipping industry is being hit hard in recent months. Getting cargo overseas or importing […]
2020 Recap and How to Set Your Company Up for Success in 2021
Post Views109292020 was a hard year for any of us. Most businesses saw the coronavirus affect their bottom line negatively, […]
What is Bulk Cargo?
Post Views15536Every industry is exposed to entirely unique shipping circumstances. AMS Customs has their own procedure for every type of […]
What is a Split Shipment?
Post Views23809Air shipping has probably risen in popularity over the last 5 years more than ever. And it’s not usually […]
Are You Aware of Peak Season Surcharges?
Post Views27971We all wish that shipping was a simple, easy-to-predict line item on a final invoice. Unfortunately for those who […]
Air Cargo Consolidation: Things to Be Aware Of
Post Views10575Air shipping is gaining more and more attention as time goes on. The demand for frequent deliveries, delivery speed, […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 2: 40ft Containers
Post Views6697We’re in the middle of a “Shipping Container Restrictions” series, talking about the dimensional restrictions for common shipping container […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 1: 20ft Containers
Post Views8004It’s easy to think that all the details surrounding an international shipment just “happen”. You tell your forwarder what […]
LTL Capacity Crunch: Best Practices
Post Views4618The capacity crunch has been amongst some of the top concerns for shippers in the U.S. during 2018. Unfortunately, […]
Challenges of Full Truckload Shipping for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Post Views3717When it comes to full truckload shipping, it’s no doubt that small to mid-sized businesses draw the short straw. […]
10 Ways to Get More Capacity Out of Your Distribution Center
Post Views4134Everyone knows that product demand is higher than ever these days. As manufacturers are pushing to produce more goods, […]
FCL vs. LCL Tipping Point
Post Views4149If you are exporting from the United States, it can be difficult to decide whether you should be shipping […]
Automating Inbound Freight Transportation
Post Views3874The inbound freight industry accounts for a large majority of transportation costs. Identifying roadblocks related to inbound freight transportation […]
Flexitanks: What You Need To Know About Transporting Liquids
Post Views5420Tank containers were once the primary means for transporting liquid cargo across country — that is until the invention […]