The Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) became law in July 2022.
Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding
What is a Container Freight Station and How Can it Help Importers?
Approximately 17 million shipping containers are available, but just 6 million are in use at once. This means 11 million shipping containers sit unused across the globe at any given time.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight, freight forwarding
6 Essential Freight Documents and How to File Them
Shipping freight doesn’t just involve getting goods from one place to another—it also requires paying close attention to a wide range of necessary documents. Being aware of these documents, knowing how they are used, and understanding the differences between them can help shippers avoid misunderstandings and transport issues.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding
Topics: compliance, import compliance
Air, Sea, Truck, or Rail: What’s the Best Shipping Mode in 2022?
Selecting the best shipping mode is difficult in the best of circumstances. But it’s become even tougher in a market rife with skyrocketing rates, blank sailings, congestion, and delays.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding