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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 […]
Hurricane and Storm Season: What to Expect Shipping in 2021
When we think about factors that affect transit time, most shippers’ attention is drawn to things such as port congestion, […]
COVID Outbreak at Yantian Port: Delays will Last Weeks
China has really gotten the brunt of COVID over the last year and a half. The virus started there and […]
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 to Cross-Border Shipping? Here are Some Things to Consider
Working in international shipping isn’t without it’s difficulties. And while we all know that there are a lot of moving […]
Evaluating Your Forwarder in Tough Market Conditions
It’s not uncommon for businesses to stay in unhealthy relationships with their vendors. We see it happen all the time […]
Preparing for This Year’s Holiday Season and What to Expect
We’re all used to peak season surcharges and congestion at this point. We plan accordingly with an understanding that demand […]
Shortage on Truck Drivers & How COVID-19 has Made it Worse
It’s no secret that the driver shortage has greatly impacted the logistics industry. For years, those in the shipping industry […]
Difference Between Intermodal and Transloading Shipping
Shipping by rail offers a whole host of benefits, but railroad tracks aren’t as universally available as trucks and airplanes. […]
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, […]
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 […]