This blog post was originally published on 2/21/2022 and was updated on 1/17/2024.
Trying to ship without a freight forwarding standard operating procedure (SOP) is like trying to drive a car without starting the engine. The SOP is necessary to ensure operations between importers, freight forwarders, carriers, and other stakeholders run smoothly.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, shipping comliance, freight forwarding
Elevated freight rates, skyrocketing inflation, and the war in Ukraine are drastically increasing the cost of goods and disrupting global supply chains.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Air Freight, freight forwarding, Freight Quote
Freight management involves more than moving goods from point A to point B. When done right, it maximizes a company’s efficiency and improves its bottom line. When done poorly, it can lead to delayed goods, dissatisfied customers, and unexpected costs.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Air Freight, freight, freight forwarding, Freight Quote
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) became law in July 2022.
Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding
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
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