Post Views1019There’s no doubt that 2020 took its toll on the shipping industry. Shippers, freight forwarders, and carriers alike were […]
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Is There a “Good Time” To Switch Freight Forwarders?
Post Views1817Big business decisions are never easy or fun – especially when it concerns a close business relationship such as […]
Things Your Forwarder Should Do to Get You Correct Availability
Post Views3356There’s nothing more stressful than missing availability on a vessel. If you, your team, and your clients are relying […]
Is Switching from Ocean to Air Transport Worth It?
Post Views4736Ocean shipping is by far the most common method used for international shipments, and for good reason. It’s one […]
How to Work Around Container Shortages
Post Views4863Unless you’ve been asleep for the last year, you’ve probably noticed that the shipping industry has been hit pretty […]
What is a Switch Bill Of Lading?
Post Views7798While there are tons of documents you undoubtedly deal with on a day-to-day basis while working in the shipping […]
From Port-To-Pickup – The Process
Post Views8912Unnecessary trips for cargo that isn’t yet ready end up costing you a lot of money. If you’ve worked […]
The Importance of Loading Shipping Containers Correctly
Post Views8766Cargo damage isn’t fun for anyone, and unfortunately it happens more than any of us would like to think. […]
4 Tips: Minimizing International Shipping Risk in 2021
Post Views15495If 2020 has proven anything to us all, it’s that you need to expect the unexpected. Risk poses an […]
What is Inherent Vice of Cargo?
Post Views16050Bad news with anything related to international cargo is always a huge bummer. Generally speaking, if something goes badly, […]
Benefits of Express Bill Of Ladings
Post Views14367We’ve written plenty of posts on Bills of Lading, what they are, how they function, and the different types […]
When to Use a Seaway Bill Instead of a Bill Of Lading
Post Views14101We’ve been talking quite a bit about Seaway Bills as of recent. Every shipper knows what a Bill Of […]
What is a Pier Pass Fee?
Post Views13727Do you ever feel like forecasting your freight bill is unpredictable? Like you can’t quite get a grasp on […]
What Are Customs Exam Fees?
Post Views14479Perhaps one of the most common reasons shippers change their shipping providers is over hidden or surprise fees. Shipping […]
What is Drayage Service?
Post Views32212If you are either new to international shipping, or are expanding your involvement with it, you’re bound to encounter […]