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July 2021: New Air Cargo Screening Mandate
When TSA opened up the TSA Known Shipper program, it allowed U.S. based shippers that were verified TSA Known Shippers […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]