by Alex Pappas | Oct 19, 2022 | FCL, Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Popular Freight Forwarding Blogs, Rail Cargo, Rail Freight, Rail Transport
US Rail Supply Chain Challenges & How DGL Finds Solutions for Importers Using Rail The global supply chain continues to be volatile in a post-covid world. Importers must face and overcome challenges that include fluctuating rates, fluctuating available space and...
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...
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 | Apr 21, 2022 | Air Freight Forwarding, air imports, China, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Popular Freight Forwarding Blogs
Does Your Commodity Optimize For Air Freight Transportation? (Part 2 of a 2 Part Blog Series) Global shipping is a complex system encompassing multiple transport modes and routing options. Air freight provides fast transit for importers who need it –but it comes at a...