by Alex Pappas | Dec 2, 2019 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Blog 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. Competitive... 
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 Wade Carlson | 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... by Wade Carlson | Jul 26, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, Logistics, Technology
Podcast Transcript: Wade Carlson Hey everyone and Welcome back. Thanks for joining us for the 2nd edition of our flagship podcast that we like to call: The PortCast – Where we speak logistics. In this special two-part installment, Craig Fuller,... 
by Wade Carlson | Jul 1, 2019 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
What is an FTZ? Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ’s) are designated geographical areas (typically warehouses) governed by U.S. Customs. Generally located around major ports throughout the country, FTZ’s were created by the Foreign-Trade Zones Act of 1934 to encourage trade... 
by Wade Carlson | May 31, 2019 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Anatomy of an HTS Code HTS is the abbreviation for Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The HTS is a master list of 10-digit codes that classifies internationally traded goods. It was developed in 1988 by the World Customs Organization – not only to determine the duty... 
