As we enter into the second quarter of 2021, port congestion continues to be a pressing issue in the shipping industry. In this month’s shipping update, we’ll cover all you need to know about what’s happening and what you can do to ensure your shipments get where they...
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If you are a business owner who needs to ship items across the globe—either to your customers or from your suppliers—you definitely need the benefits of a full-service...
The cost of shipping is going up. While you might think that is because of COVID-19, as we’ve discussed previously, this time, it’s for a different reason. As we end out...
As an importer/exporter, you are likely shipping a variety of products around the globe. What happens when you don’t have enough to fill a container, though? Does all of...
If there had been a debate about climate change, it seems to have been quashed by recent events. Fires are overtaking the Pacific Northwest, Los Angeles reached a high of...
When it comes to shipping goods internationally, they will most likely come into or go out of ports. That should come as no surprise since 90% of global shipping occurs via...
Just as you wouldn’t buy or sell a home without the help of an experienced real estate agent, you’d be unwise to import or export without hiring a freight forwarder. These...