Working in international shipping isn’t without it’s difficulties. And while we all know that there are a lot of moving […]
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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, […]
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 […]
The Savannah Port is Expected to Grow
When it comes to news of port congestion, growth, and other industry updates, we pretty much only hear about Long […]
How to Stay Up to Date with Your 2021 Logistics Plan
The shipping industry is incredibly dynamic – things are always changing, and shifting market conditions can drastically affect your companies […]
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 […]
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. […]
Things Your Forwarder Should Do to Get You Correct Availability
There’s nothing more stressful than missing availability on a vessel. If you, your team, and your clients are relying on […]
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 […]