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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 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, […]
What Are Bonded Goods?
There are a ton of steps involved in any import to the U.S. It can be overwhelming when first getting […]
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 […]
Port Congestion: Is Re-Routing a Better Option?
It’s no doubt that the shipping industry is being hit hard in recent months. Getting cargo overseas or importing to […]
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 […]
What is the SHIELD Protocol and How Can It Help You in 2021?
2021 is everyone’s year… or at least that’s what we’re all thinking to ourselves. 2020 brought tons of challenges to […]
Advantages of Using a Freight Forwarder in the Face of Disruptions
There’s no doubt that 2020 has taken its toll on businesses around the globe. While certain industries have been hit […]
Project Cargo: How to Find The Right Freight Forwarder
Project cargo sure is appropriately named – it’s a lot to deal with. Aside from the logistics of getting a […]
2020 Recap and How to Set Your Company Up for Success in 2021
2020 was a hard year for any of us. Most businesses saw the coronavirus affect their bottom line negatively, and […]
4 Tips: Minimizing International Shipping Risk in 2021
If 2020 has proven anything to us all, it’s that you need to expect the unexpected. Risk poses an actual […]