It’s safe to assume that almost every single shipper has experienced the repercussions of the last year and a half […]
Tag: Imports
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones
Foreign Trade Zones are incredibly beneficial to a few different types of companies in the U.S. Import tariffs and duty […]
What is a Duty Drawback?
We all love a refund when possible, don’t we? Luckily, with duty drawbacks, the possibility of getting a refund on […]
What is a Switch Bill Of Lading?
While there are tons of documents you undoubtedly deal with on a day-to-day basis while working in the shipping industry, […]
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 […]