Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

Case Study

How Technology Is Helping a Family-Owned Forwarder to Expand

August 1, 2020

A small forwarder in Puerto Rico had big dreams of expanding its services to meet the need of multimodal shippers, while complying with all document-filing requirements by government regulators.

BDP International Unveils Digital Shipping Platform

July 23, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

BDP International, a privately owned global logistics and transportation solutions company, has announced the launch of BDP GO: a new self-service platform that connects users to instant freight quotes and bookings.

Brexit Red Tape Is Becoming a Jackpot for Customs Pros

July 21, 2020

Bloomberg

The next big money-making opportunity of Brexit has emerged: selling customs services.

C.H. Robinson Announces Partnership with Microsoft

July 15, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

C.H. Robinson and Microsoft Corp. recently announced they are combining the power of C.H. Robinson’s Navisphere, Microsoft Azure and Azure IoT to meet the changing demands of evolving global supply chains.

Three Benefits of Collaborative Freight Technology in a Pandemic

June 3, 2020

Nick Darmanchev, SCB Contributor

The COVID-19 crisis is creating a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots of cloud-based logistics management.

Dachser Mexico to Offer Customs House Brokerage Services

May 8, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Dachser Mexico, a subsidiary of Dachser, a global provider of logistics solutions, announced the addition of customs house brokerage services to its capabilities portfolio.

Global Container Shipments Set to Fall 30% in Next Few Months

April 23, 2020

Bloomberg

Warehouses are getting so full of goods like fridges and washing machines that retailers are asking shipping companies to push back deliveries.

Top 5 Roadblocks to Canada-Bound Shipments

Top Five Roadblocks to Canada-Bound Shipments

April 16, 2020

Purolator Internatonal

It's About 500 miles from New York City to Toronto, but it can take as long as two weeks to complete deliveries. In fact, for many U.S. businesses, deliveries to and across Canada take significantly longer than those in the states.

Food Supply Chain Slows Around the World on Trucking Bottlenecks

April 6, 2020

Bloomberg

Truckers hauling food are facing delays across the globe in the latest disruption to supply chains snarled by the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Truckers Enjoy Demand Surge But ‘Scary’ Shakeout Looms

March 26, 2020

Bloomberg

U.S. trucking companies are riding a surge in cargo demand from consumers stockpiling basic goods, but it probably won’t last long.

Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding freight forwarding and customs brokerage and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering goods to more global customers than ever before using freight forwarding and customs brokerage solutions that manage international business logistics and customs clearance. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using freight forwarding and customs brokerage solutions to power their supply chains.