Between COVID-related bottlenecks, fluctuating trade agreements, and clogged ports, international shipping logistics have never been more complicated.

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, 3PL

The skyrocketing costs to ship goods—from Halloween candies and costumes to toys and decorations for Christmas—may soon hit consumer pocketbooks.

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, 3PL

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, 3PL

Now that we’re well into 2022, it’s becoming apparent that it is a great time for carriers—but not so much for shippers. Here’s why.

Topics: freight, freight forwarding

In international trade, the question of who does what is often answered with a solid “not me.” But a “not me” answer can lead to added costs or stranded shipments. It’s important to know who is responsible for which parts of the shipping process before hiring a freight forwarder.

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, shipping compliance

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding

Every freight forwarding quote contains fine-print language at the end. Shippers often view the end of a contract as less critical, bore-me-to-tears, boilerplate language—however, while it may be boring, the fine print includes some of the most important details of your quote.

Topics: freight forwarding, Freight Quote

Topics: Supply Chain Management, freight forwarding

When products sit in port longer than they should, shippers can pay thousands in demurrage and detention fees—even if the problem is not their fault.

Topics: freight forwarding, detention, demurrage, demurrage and detention

Topics: freight, freight forwarding, IMO

Topics: freight forwarding, 3PL