by Alex Pappas | Apr 16, 2020 | China, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Ports
China is home to some of the world’s largest shipping ports, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Ningbo, and Shanghai – the world’s largest port. A massive volume of freight moves by ocean from these ports into the United States. Most of this freight transits...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 26, 2019 | Compliance, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Demurrage FAQs and How to Avoid It Imagine for a moment your freight has arrived at the port. Five days have passed, and your cargo still has not left the terminal. What could have happened? Poor communication and coordination, disputes, and lack of contingencies...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 3, 2017 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
11 Essential Global Logistics Terms In the world of ocean and air freight, there are a lot of industry terms and jargon that relate to compliance or are essential to ensuring a smooth shipment. As an international freight forwarder, we’ve compiled a quick reference of...
by Alex Pappas | Feb 9, 2017
RESOURCES Quick Links: Guides FAQs Glossary Blog Popular Freight Forwarding Blogs GUIDES – FREE DOWNLOAD The Complete Guide to Customs Clearance for Aftermarket Auto Parts Mastering FDA Compliance: A Freight Forwarder’s Guide To Hassle-Free Medical Device...
by Alex Pappas | May 2, 2015 | Ports, Week in Global Logistics
LA-Long Beach Truckers Strike – Truckers at four of the largest local drayage companies began a strike this week at the Ports of LA and Long Beach. The truckers are arguing that they should be classified as employees rather than independent contractors. The targeted...