Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

Coming Soon to an Ocean Near You: Ships Moving a Tiny Bit Slower

If you happen to be at the beach this summer, make a mental note of any giant freighters crossing the horizon. In a few years’ time those same ships will probably be moving just a fraction slower.

July 13, 2018

Bloomberg

If you happen to be at the beach this summer, make a mental note of any giant freighters crossing the horizon. In a few years’ time those same ships will probably be moving just a fraction slower.

The New Face of Trade: Tariff Battles, Reshoring and Much More

How will the Trump Administration trade barriers and retaliatory tariffs impact U.S. manufacturers and retailers?

July 9, 2018

Jack Bender

How will the Trump Administration trade barriers and retaliatory tariffs impact U.S. manufacturers and retailers?

European Company Grows U.S. Market With New 3PL Knowledge

June 29, 2018

Challenge: A large Amsterdam-based company, boasting sales of over 30,000 household products, sought to expand its market and become a non-resident U.S. importer. The company had to learn U.S. import requirements and establish an optimal logistics strategy for its China- and India-origin goods.

Companies Spent a Record $1.5Tr on Shipping Costs in 2017

June 21, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

U.S. businesses are spending more on transportation and warehousing as demand and prices for logistics services increase.

As Shipping Costs Soar, Supply Chains Get a Makeover

June 19, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Retailers and manufacturers are taking stock of their transportation costs and exploring alternatives as a capacity crunch in freight is driving up prices and causing shipping delays.

Legacy Systems: The Problem or the Solution?

May 22, 2018

Michael Pedersen, Yusen Logistics

Legacy systems often get a bad rap as old software that is outdated and difficult to replace. There has always been a belief that somewhere there exists one superior logistics platform that can replace aging systems and transform technical capabilities, providing an advantage over your competition. But perhaps there’s a better solution — working with a third-party logistics provider that’s already developed a solution.

Booming Savannah Port Sees Trade Tensions as Just a Hiccup

May 22, 2018

The New York Times

Savannah’s ocean ports feature skyscraping silver cranes that stand at attention on the water’s edge. Container ships stretch the length of four football fields, with 40-foot containers stacked behind them like multicolored Lego bricks.

Freight Operators Dismiss Threat of Digital Startups

May 10, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Established U.S. logistics firms say digital-friendly freight startups that are drawing growing interest in Silicon Valley still lack the scale and customer relationships to threaten their share of the market.

The Use — and Misuse — of Incoterms

May 8, 2018

John Vogt

When people say, “Incoterms are simple, pick one and use it in all your contracts,” it should be clear they really don’t understand them, and can’t use them to the advantage of their company.

E-Commerce and Express Drive Airport Cargo Growth

May 1, 2018

Cargo Facts

In Europe, the gulf between express and general cargo continues to widen.

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.