by Alex Pappas | Mar 1, 2024 | air imports, Freight Forwarder, logistics consulting, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
Efficient and reliable planning form the backbone that supports the growing demands of a global customer base. While many e-commerce businesses often default to courier services for smaller or express deliveries, there’s an added dimension to logistics through...
by Alex Pappas | Jan 24, 2024 | China Supply Chain Support, Freight Forwarder, freight rates, Global Supply Chain News, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
The allure of low-cost freight rates is compelling. The potential for cost savings and enhanced profit margins often entices importers. However, these temptingly low offers can be a trap laid by some freight forwarders, a siren song leading companies into hidden...
by Alex Pappas | Nov 3, 2023 | expedited ocean freight services, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
In the high-stakes world of international trade, swift and reliable goods transportation is paramount. Importers dealing with Asia—a manufacturing powerhouse—face a strategic choice in their shipping options. One compelling option is expedited ocean freight services....
by Alex Pappas | Oct 5, 2023 | FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
When importing products into the U.S., selecting the ideal logistics collaborator can make or break the shipping experience. Many companies, enticed by foreign freight forwarders’ tantalizingly low rates, learn that saving pennies now can cost dollars later....
by Alex Pappas | Aug 21, 2023 | Air Freight Forwarding, Compliance, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, logistics consulting, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting, Tariff Engineering
China has traditionally dominated the global manufacturing scene. However, an increasing number of businesses are exploring other options to diversify their supply chains. If you’re an importer considering Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) countries like...
by Alex Pappas | Aug 2, 2023 | Compliance, FCL, Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics, logistics consulting, Ocean Freight, Ocean Freight Forwarding, supply chain consulting
The global shipping industry is an intricate network that orchestrates the movement of goods using ships, trains, and trucks. This guide will help you understand the important rules regarding the weight limits for 20-foot and 40-foot shipping containers as they...