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 Eric | 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...
by Eric | Aug 28, 2015 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
OakPass in Oakland Modeled After PierPass – Terminals at the Port of Oakland are planning to subsidize weekend operations with a new fee schedule modeled after Southern California’s PierPass program. PierPass has been in place at Los Angeles and Long Beach terminals...
by Eric | Aug 14, 2015 | China, Ports
Explosions Rock Tianjin Port –The first of a series of explosions rocked the China’s Tianjin port late Wednesday. Early reports indicate that the explosions originated at a warehouse facility specialized in handling explosives and other hazardous material. The...
