by Alex Pappas | Mar 7, 2023 | Air Freight Forwarding, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight Forwarding
Critical Factors to Consider when Evaluating Automatic Spot Quote Forwarders As an importer, you may have used freight forwarders that provide automatic spot rate quotes for your shipping needs. While this option may appear convenient and cost-effective, there are...
by Alex Pappas | Feb 21, 2023 | Air Freight Forwarding, China, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Dictionary, Triangle Shipping
What to Know About Triangle Shipping Triangle shipping, also known as foreign-to-foreign shipping, involves transporting goods between three countries in a single transaction. This type of shipping can be complex, with multiple parties involved, including the...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 14, 2023 | Air Freight Forwarding, air imports, China, FCL, Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Rail Cargo, Rail Freight, Testimonials
Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples Transloading is a process that involves transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another during the shipping process. This can be useful for long-distance shipments that require multiple forms of...
by Alex Pappas | Nov 22, 2022 | Air Freight Forwarding, China, FCL, Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight Forwarding
The Current Situation in the Asia Pacific Trade The situation in the Asia Pacific Trade is drastically different from a year ago. Though importers were dealing with challenges like widespread power shortages and shutdowns in China and a particularly robust US holiday...
by Alex Pappas | Nov 9, 2022 | Air Freight Forwarding, Behind the Scenes, Compliance, FCL, Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Popular Freight Forwarding Blogs, Technology
DGL Takes Cybersecurity Very Seriously News about high-profile companies falling victim to cyber-attacks is all over the news media and the internet. Many receive emails alerting them of a data breach at their favorite mega-store or insurance company that exposed...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 2, 2022 | Air Freight Forwarding, air imports, China, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Popular Freight Forwarding Blogs
Importers like to minimize their shipping costs, and that’s understandable. Companies expect their purchasing or logistics managers to find the best available rates. What’s often missed is the underlying value proposition behind any shipping quote. Choosing the...