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 | Nov 3, 2023 | expedited ocean freight services, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
In the high-stakes world of international trade, swift and reliable goods transportation is paramount. Importers dealing with Asia—a manufacturing powerhouse—face a strategic choice in their shipping options. One compelling option is expedited ocean freight services....
by Alex Pappas | Oct 5, 2023 | FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
When importing products into the U.S., selecting the ideal logistics collaborator can make or break the shipping experience. Many companies, enticed by foreign freight forwarders’ tantalizingly low rates, learn that saving pennies now can cost dollars later....
by Alex Pappas | Aug 21, 2023 | Air Freight Forwarding, Compliance, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, logistics consulting, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting, Tariff Engineering
China has traditionally dominated the global manufacturing scene. However, an increasing number of businesses are exploring other options to diversify their supply chains. If you’re an importer considering Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) countries like...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 2, 2023 | Compliance, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, logistics consulting, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
The global shipping industry is an intricate network that orchestrates the movement of goods using ships, trains, and trucks. This guide will help you understand the important rules regarding the weight limits for 20-foot and 40-foot shipping containers as they...