by Alex Pappas | Aug 2, 2018 | Behind the Scenes, International Fun Facts, Ports
Saturday, August 4th will mark the 228th anniversary of the United States Coast Guard. This branch of the military is the oldest continuous sea-going service in the US. In 1790, Alexander Hamilton implemented the Revenue Marine Service with the purpose to collect...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 7, 2018 | China, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Ports
Global business can be tricky, especially when you are not familiar with your business partner’s culture. A normally friendly gesture used in American business can offend someone from another country while idioms can be lost in translation and be easily...
by Stephen Dedola | Mar 3, 2017 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Ports
You know how much work goes into running your eCommerce business. So when it’s time to start importing your goods, why add to that workload by trying to figure out the logistics of shipping freight? Simplify your life and streamline the shipping process by hiring the...
by Corina Meoño | Jan 25, 2017 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Ports, Supply Chain Dictionary
As you may have noticed in the supply chain and logistics world, there are a lot of terms you will need to learn. Many are abbreviations for government agencies, laws or specific compliance requirements; but all are essential to ensure compliance in your supply chain....
by Marc Dedola | Dec 20, 2016 | Freight Forwarder, Ports
The U.S. election is over, but the trade and transportation industry is still asking one question: Will President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric match his policies? Details about specific policies have yet to be released, but the President-elect’s nominations...
by Alex Pappas | May 12, 2016 | Logistics, Ports
On July 1, 2016 shippers will be required to submit specific container weight information prior to vessel loading. This new regulation impacts shippers in the 162 countries that are signatories to the SOLAS convention (Safety of Life at Sea). The looming deadline has...
