by Alex Pappas | Mar 19, 2020 | Air Freight Forwarding, China, Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics
Blog The rapidly developing Covid-19 Corona Virus pandemic is affecting the shipping industry along with every other aspect of business and personal life. We will be posting to this blog page with any industry relevant news we believe our clients may need to know. We...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 12, 2020 | Air Freight Forwarding, China, Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics
Freight Forwarder International shipping is a complicated business. Whether you are an importer, exporter, or broker, you need to consider the cost of shipping. Implementing smart strategies will have a dramatic effect on your company’s bottom line. Choosing the...
by Alex Pappas | Feb 20, 2020 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics
Freight Forwarder Updated 2/19/2020. Originally posted Nov 2018. For 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 (otherwise known...
by Alex Pappas | Feb 11, 2020 | China, Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics
Freight Forwarder When you’re choosing a freight forwarder, safety is an essential factor to consider. To guarantee that you are making the best (and safest) choice in your forwarder, opt for a C-TPAT certified forwarder. This certification is part of the U.S. Customs...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 17, 2020 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Blog International freight forwarding has evolved a bit in the last couple years. Starting in January 2018, the United States began imposing strict tariffs on foreign countries, primarily China. These tariffs have changed the way the freight industry operates. It is...
by Alex Pappas | Dec 16, 2019 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Freight Forwarder When it comes to choosing the right international freight forwarder for your shipping needs, cost plays a factor in your decision. An experienced forwarder or third-party logistics company (3PL) can help you improve your bottom line by reducing your...
by Alex Pappas | Dec 2, 2019 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Logistics Importers and exporters alike deserve the best in customer service, tracking, and technology. The best freight forwarder for your needs is one that utilizes the latest technology and skillful negotiation to help you save big on your shipping costs....
by Alex Pappas | Nov 20, 2019 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Blog The Chinese New Year and its Global Impacts Most major holidays have unique impacts on varying industries. The Chinese New Year is arguably the most important holiday in how it impacts the logistics of businesses on a global scale. More specifically, the Chinese...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 24, 2019 | Compliance, Supply Chain Dictionary
Ever-increasing tariff or duty rates are having a dramatic impact on US importers’ landed cost. These additional expenses negatively impact sales and restrict business growth. Perhaps it would be wise to consider potential cost-saving alternatives. One option is known...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 22, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, Logistics, Technology
Podcast Transcript: Stephen Dedola: What I’d like to kind of get from you maybe is, you know, and it may be in a sound bite or if you want to go a little further, what do you think is the most crucial thing that people who are in the freight...
