Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

Trump Plans Crackdown on Fentanyl Shipments From China, Others

September 11, 2019

A draft executive order would target foreign shippers routing deliveries through the U.S. Postal Service — not the two-largest U.S. couriers United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.

Parcel Cargo Chains Coming of Age

September 3, 2019

Pierbridge

IMO 2020: The basics, the challenges, and how to lessen its impact on you

IMO 2020: The Basics, Challenges and Impact on You

July 30, 2019

Laufer Group International Ltd.

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Q&A | A 'Game-Changing Paradigm' for Customs Filings

July 2, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Automation and digitization are causing a major change in the way that customs filings are carried out.

Bamboo Rose Launches Solutions for SMBs and Manufacturing

June 28, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Bamboo Rose for SMB is tailored for the high-growth industry, and Bamboo Rose for Manufacturing provides a platform for manufacturers to connect directly with their customers.

An International Distribution Challenge

June 17, 2019

FedEx Trade Networks

Challenge: A company that offers 65,000 products in more than 40,000 stores across 100 countries was seeking more transparency in its supply chain. A recent promotion involved seven stock keeping unit numbers of new products — packaged in 196,000 cartons — which were to be shipped in over 150 ocean containers. The company wanted increased visibility and streamlined communication for a competitive, consistent price.

Global Trade Management and Foreign Trade Zones: Taking Control of the Supply Chain

May 22, 2019

QuestaWeb

Optimizing 3PL and Freight Forwarder Relationships to Drive Innovation

May 17, 2019

Adam Cummins, SCB Contributor

Relationships with third-party logistics providers and freight forwarders have the potential to deliver value beyond the primary scope of work through data-driven optimization insights.

Shipping’s Hidden Costs and How to Avoid Them

May 13, 2019

ArcBest

Nationwide Capacity Crunch Shows U.S. Trucking Industry in Crisis

May 10, 2019

Dan Clark, SCB Contributor

The United States is experiencing a capacity crisis — with roughly 10 loads to be shipped for every easily accessible truck — and shippers are scrambling to be able to service their customers without breaking the bank on every shipment.

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.