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 that space go to waste? One remedy is carrier consolidation. Let’s explore the benefits and...
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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...
It’s a new world in which we find ourselves midway through 2020. COVID-19 has really hit everyone around the globe hard, and it may be some time before we’re back to...
As of the writing of this blog, all 50 states in the US have started to reopen following more than a month of lockdowns. The story in other countries is similar. However, we...
Who could have predicted that the global economy would be shut down by a virus? Nonetheless, here we are, and companies around the world are wondering what the impact of...
The news these days is full of reports on all kinds of things that can affect global shipping. If your products rely on international freight transportation, you may be...
War. It’s not a topic anyone wants to consider. But it certainly could be in our near future. Since the summer of 2019, tensions have been high between the US and Iran. And...
Time is of the essence in the world of shipping. After all, time is money. And if companies can’t deliver on time, customer service hangs in the balance. What are the issues...