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
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
Train derailments happen more often than one might expect, with several occurring globally every month. While not every derailment affects freight, when they do, disruptions are massive.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding