RFQ’s are perhaps the most widely used method when searching for a new freight forwarder. Shippers are pretty much only […]
Tag: Delays
Vancouver Port: Congestion Caused by Wildfires in BC
If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’ve probably heard about the raging wildfires present in British Columbia in […]
LA Port Update: Delayed Yantian Cargo & Peak Season All At Once
If you’ve been keeping up with the market updates, you’re well aware that cargo has continued to move at record […]
Shipping in 2021: Recap on the First Six Months
Anyone working in shipping during the pandemic was dumbfounded by the turn of events in 2020. The first half of […]
Port Update: June 16th 2021
Despite fears of global economic collapse or recessions posed in the early months of 2020, shipment volume continues to rise […]
Popular Trucking Route: I-40 Bridge Closed until Further Notice
Anyone working with road transportation in the Southeast regions of the United States is most likely familiar with the recent […]
New GRI for Transpacific Eastbound to USA and What to Consider
It’s no secret that demand is at an all-time high in the shipping industry. We hear stories left and right […]
Importers: What to Expect for Shipping Rates as the New Norm
Imports continue to rise as consumer demand increases. That’s great news for U.S. importers! But as we’ve seen in 2020, […]
Forwarders Avoid O’Hare Airport Due to Growing Congestion Issues
In recent months, the congestion that has always plagued O’Hare airport to some extent went from bad to worse for […]
Strike at the Port Of Montreal: What It Means for Ocean Freight
Transportation worker strikes are usually inconvenient and scary for shippers – you never know entirely how it’s going to affect […]
How to Improve Transit Times with LTL Shipping
Oh if only there was a way to make LTL as fast as truckload shipping, the transportation industry would be […]
Pandemic Update: What to Remember as We Head into Spring and Summer
There’s no doubt that 2020 took its toll on the shipping industry. Shippers, freight forwarders, and carriers alike were taken […]
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. […]
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 […]