by Alex Pappas | Dec 9, 2024 | Freight Forwarder, logistics consulting, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Port Strikes, Ports, supply chain consulting, supply chain news
The Impact of ILA-USMX Labor Negotiations on U.S. Ports: What Importers Need to Know As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) prepare to resume contract negotiations in early 2025, the stakes are high. The...
by Corina Meoño | Oct 15, 2024 | Air Freight Forwarding, expedited ocean freight services, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, logistics consulting, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Ports, supply chain consulting
Key Factors That Affect Freight Transit Time Freight transit time is a critical aspect of logistics and supply chain management. It directly influences customer satisfaction, inventory management, and operational costs. Understanding the variables that impact transit...
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...