by Alex Pappas | Jul 26, 2022 | Air Freight Forwarding, China, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight Forwarding
In late May, the US Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) announced that it had reinstated over 350 expired tariff exclusions levied on Chinese imports dating back to the Donald Trump presidency. Though numerous, they were short of the 549 exclusions the USTR had...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 17, 2022 | Air Freight Forwarding, China, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Popular Freight Forwarding Blogs, trucking
Importers Need to Get Ready for the “Peak Season” Now! The annual Peak Season for imports into the US starts in July and carries through October. The peak season is driven by “back to school” buying and preparation for the holiday season. During this time, the demand...
by Alex Pappas | May 17, 2022 | Air Freight Forwarding, China, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Popular Freight Forwarding Blogs, trucking
Last Mile Logistics Optimized – What to Know Before Choosing a Logistics Partner In logistics, the “last mile” refers to cargo movement from the entry port to its final destination – usually a storage warehouse, distribution center, or importer facility....
by Alex Pappas | Jan 13, 2022 | FCL, Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Popular Freight Forwarding Blogs, Ports
The Congested U.S. Railways May Still Be An Option The ongoing global supply chain issues have severely impacted the U.S. rail freight system. Read on to get a better understanding of continuing issues. Railway congestion worsened as the pandemic generated strong...
by Alex Pappas | Dec 10, 2021 | China, FCL, Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Popular Freight Forwarding Blogs, Ports, trucking
The Trucking Shortage Explained and How Dedola is Helping Mitigate the Supply Chain Crisis The ongoing pandemic has undeniably changed the way most businesses operate, and no sector has felt the effects more than the cargo transportation industry. Significant supply...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 9, 2021 | China, Compliance, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Ports
A combination of factors has led to a steep climb in ocean shipping rates and new carrier fees. Post-Covid consumer demand has increased in the face of severe equipment shortages and reduced capacity on ocean carrier vessels. Ports, truckers, and rail depots have a...