A Recap of April: Tariffs, Global Port Volumes, Retail Sales, and More The logistics and shipping world didn’t get much […]
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Optimize Freight Costs: When FCL or LCL Makes the Most Sense
Optimize Freight Costs: When FCL or LCL Makes the Most Sense Choosing between Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than […]
Rethinking Visibility: What Does It Mean?
Rethinking Visibility: What Does It Mean? When you hear the word “visibility” in the context of shipments, the first thing […]
Tariffs Take Center Stage: Keeping Up With the Latest
Tariffs Take Center Stage: Keeping Up With the Latest Tariffs—a term you’ve probably heard more than you’d like lately—are taxes […]
Consumers Boost Holiday Season with Strong Spending
With just 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year (five fewer than last year), industry stakeholders knew of the […]
ISF Filings: What Importers Should Know
The Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a requirement enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This requires the importer […]
Putting a Bow on 2024 Port Volumes
As 2024 comes to an end, the global logistics sector looks back on a year that saw previously unheard-of changes […]
Wrapping Up Hurricane Season: Lingering Impacts on the Supply Chain
It’s time to consider the most significant storms of the 2024 hurricane season and their lingering impacts as the season […]
Understanding Incoterms: A Quick Guide
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) developed a set of terms known as Incoterms, which define the responsibilities of buyers […]
U.S. Container Import Volumes in August
The eighth month of the year marked a notable shift in import activity, influenced by both seasonal demand and ongoing […]
Planning for Golden Week: What Shippers Should Know
At the start of next month is the Golden Week holiday, spanning from October 1st to the 7th. This week-long […]
Strategies for NVOs and Shippers Amidst a Tight Ocean Shipping Market
The amount of vessel space in the eastbound trans-Pacific shipping lanes has significantly decreased in recent months, which has left […]
Are Air Freight Rates and Demand Increasing?
Despite the traditionally quiet summer months, demand for and rates for air freight transportation are nevertheless rising. Strong e-commerce fulfillment […]
Will Air Freight Rise as Red Sea Uncertainty Continues?
The Red Sea is experiencing turmoil and uncertainty, and the air freight business is at a crossroads. The focus will […]
SHIELD: Why Interlog is Different
In the fast-paced world of international and domestic shipping, shippers face numerous challenges that often lead to loads of unnecessary […]