by Corina Meoño | Sep 21, 2017 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics
The effect of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters on supply chains worldwide is growing year over year. The data proves it too: Since 2012, global supply chain management disruptions from extreme weather events have risen 29%, according to the... 
by Wade Carlson | Nov 6, 2018 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics
Marine Insurance and why your Shipments need itFor homeowners and drivers alike, insurance is necessary to protect you and others. But when it comes to international trade, not all importers realize the importance of marine insurance. It protects you from damage,... 
by Kathy Phan | Mar 7, 2018 | China, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Ports
Global business can be tricky, especially when you are not familiar with your business partner’s culture. A normally friendly gesture used in American business can offend someone from another country while idioms can be lost in translation and be easily... 
by Alisha | Feb 3, 2012 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Intermodal Facility Approved at Port Everglades– The Broward County Board of Commissioners has approved an intermodal rail container transfer facility (ICTF) at Port Everglades in order to eliminate drayage to and from off-port rail terminals. The ICTF will be opened... 
by Alisha | Jan 27, 2012 | China, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Wealthy Chinese are Spending Luxuriously – Companies and businesses around the world have reported a 2011 year-end trend of giant increases in Chinese spending on luxury goods. Research by Wang Xiaolu, deputy director of the National Economic Research Institute in... 