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Tag: Capacity
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 […]
Why All Trade Lane Costs Vary Significantly
Trying to pin down exactly what your freight costs will be for every shipment can be an illusive goal. It […]
Port Congestion: Is Re-Routing a Better Option?
It’s no doubt that the shipping industry is being hit hard in recent months. Getting cargo overseas or importing to […]
2020 Recap and How to Set Your Company Up for Success in 2021
2020 was a hard year for any of us. Most businesses saw the coronavirus affect their bottom line negatively, and […]
What is Bulk Cargo?
Every industry is exposed to entirely unique shipping circumstances. AMS Customs has their own procedure for every type of commodity […]
What is a Split Shipment?
Air shipping has probably risen in popularity over the last 5 years more than ever. And it’s not usually just […]
Are You Aware of Peak Season Surcharges?
We all wish that shipping was a simple, easy-to-predict line item on a final invoice. Unfortunately for those who have […]
Air Cargo Consolidation: Things to Be Aware Of
Air shipping is gaining more and more attention as time goes on. The demand for frequent deliveries, delivery speed, and […]
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 […]
LTL Capacity Crunch: Best Practices
The capacity crunch has been amongst some of the top concerns for shippers in the U.S. during 2018. Unfortunately, over […]
Challenges of Full Truckload Shipping for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
When it comes to full truckload shipping, it’s no doubt that small to mid-sized businesses draw the short straw. Regardless […]
10 Ways to Get More Capacity Out of Your Distribution Center
Everyone knows that product demand is higher than ever these days. As manufacturers are pushing to produce more goods, and […]