Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

U.S. Truckers Are ‘Drowning’ in Empty Containers

December 14, 2021

Restrictions on empty-container returns at major ports are the top issue that needs fixing to help ease U.S. supply chain bottlenecks, the head of the Harbor Trucking Association said, adding that true round-the-clock operations aren’t yet in place.

Teen Truckers Are Here, Easing U.S. Shortage and Stoking Concern

December 3, 2021

Bloomberg

Lowering the age of truck drivers is one of several proposals for government action to get more people behind the wheel.

Containers Waited a Record 7.6 Days at L.A. Ports in October

November 22, 2021

Bloomberg

The number of days containers are waiting to be picked up by trucks at California’s neighboring ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach climbed to a record in October, just before officials announced a new plan to clamp down on the backlog in collections.

How to Get Started With International Shipping

November 22, 2021

Sidney Karnaja, SCB Contributor

Borderless e-commerce has become a profitable option for large and small businesses alike, but the opportunities can be overwhelming.

Georgia Port Pins Hopes on Rail to Move 80,000 Containers

November 14, 2021

Bloomberg

At the Port of Savannah, one of the busiest U.S. trade gateways, containers are stacked up like colorful children’s building blocks stretching as far as the eye can see.

Trucking Profits Soar as Their Customers Grapple With Shortages

November 12, 2021

Bloomberg

While a global supply chain crisis is crimping sales for companies from Apple Inc. to Caterpillar Inc., transportation firms are riding an unprecedented profit boom.

A haulage truck transports a shipping container.

Biden Races Clock But Holds Few Tools in Supply Chain Crisis

October 22, 2021

Bloomberg

While Republicans point to the supply chain as further evidence the president is mismanaging the economy, the issues are deep-rooted.

Port-Crisis Plan Seeks Inland U.S. Terminals, More Truckers

October 15, 2021

Bloomberg

Commitments from shippers and cargo owners to move toward around-the-clock unloading at the docks in Los Angeles are a first step to addressing a national supply chain backlog.

Case Study

A Venerable Fashion Retailer Embraces Modern Supply Chain Management

August 4, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Fashion label Marc O’Polo sought to eliminate manual data management and lay the groundwork for an omnichannel retailing strategy, in support of both stores and online sales.

GEODIS Announces Acquisition of Velocity Transport, Expanding Freight Brokerage Capacity

July 8, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

GEODIS, a global supply chain operator, has agreed to acquire all of the assets of Velocity Freight Transport, Inc., freight brokerage company based in Plano, Texas.

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.