by Alex Pappas | May 22, 2024 | canada supply chain, canadian longshoremen, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, logistics consulting, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Ports, Rail Freight, supply chain consulting, supply chain news
The logistics and supply chain sectors are bracing for significant disruptions due to potential strikes by Canadian longshoremen. The looming labor actions at key ports, including Vancouver, Montreal, and others, could severely impact trade flows between Canada and...
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 | Dec 14, 2023 | Air Freight Forwarding, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Ports
Navigating the complex landscape of importation, particularly from Asia to the U.S., requires a rock-solid freight forwarder. The right partner can be a game-changer for your import operations. So, how do you sift through the noise to find the best? Here’s a...
by Alex Pappas | Nov 22, 2023 | Freight Forwarder, Global Supply Chain News, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Ports
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is contemplating a significant East-coast-wide strike in October 2024. This action could severely disrupt supply chain operations for imports into the United States from Asia, Europe, and South America. Impact...
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...