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Tag: Freight Forwarder
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Port-To-Pickup – The Process
Unnecessary trips for cargo that isn’t yet ready end up costing you a lot of money. If you’ve worked in […]
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 […]
Boxes Lost at Sea? Why Cargo Insurance is So Important
Working in the shipping game means you assume a lot of risk. The carriers you work with, the freight forwarder […]
Staying Ahead with a Tight Capacity Shipping Market
The events of 2020 had quite the impact on the volatility of the shipping market. While U.S. Imports dropped drastically […]
RFQ Planning: What to Ask Potential Freight Forwarders
The first couple months after the new year are a pretty common time for shippers to consider switching their freight […]