by Alex Pappas | Mar 1, 2024 | air imports, Freight Forwarder, logistics consulting, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
Efficient and reliable planning form the backbone that supports the growing demands of a global customer base. While many e-commerce businesses often default to courier services for smaller or express deliveries, there’s an added dimension to logistics through...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 24, 2024 | China Supply Chain Support, Freight Forwarder, freight rates, Global Supply Chain News, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
The allure of low-cost freight rates is compelling. The potential for cost savings and enhanced profit margins often entices importers. However, these temptingly low offers can be a trap laid by some freight forwarders, a siren song leading companies into hidden...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 17, 2024 | expedited ocean freight services, FCL, Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Panama Canal, Ports, Suez Canal, Week in Global Logistics
Two major maritime routes – the Panama and Suez Canals – face unique challenges that continue to reshape the landscape of international trade and logistics. The Panama Canal’s Present Challenge The Panama Canal handles 3% of global maritime volumes...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 16, 2024 | China, expedited ocean freight services, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Ports
In the dynamic world of ocean freight, ‘blank sailings’ is a term that logistics and supply chain professionals, especially those involved in importing goods to the U.S. from Asia, need to be intimately familiar with. Blank sailings occur when a carrier...
by Alex Pappas | Dec 14, 2023 | Air Freight Forwarding, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Ports
Navigating the complex landscape of importation, particularly from Asia to the U.S., requires a rock-solid freight forwarder. The right partner can be a game-changer for your import operations. So, how do you sift through the noise to find the best? Here’s a...