A typical shipment moved globally for Valentine’s Day celebrations is flowers. Over 1.1 billion flowers are imported into the U.S. and inspected annually by customs. Out of all the imports, most are roses produced and transported from farms in Colombia.
Grain Exports During Record Low Water Levels
The Mississippi river has reached its lowest water levels in over a decade due to a drought. One of the most significant consequences is felt in grain exports. This is because over half of the grains exported from the U.S. flows through the river.
Holiday Season Logistics of Small Businesses
Regardless of your business size, there are different parts to shipping your goods to your customers. These crucial parts can affect the whole supply chain if one part goes wrong. This may be even more critical during this holiday season with increasing global demand to ship goods. The pressure to move freight has gone up over the last few years.
How to Begin Importing from China
China is the U.S.’s biggest trading partner and the largest exporter of goods internationally. Because of China’s ability to manufacture products on a large scale, importing from the country can present many opportunities. Not only is growth possible for a business, but reduced costs, large quantities of imports, and other benefits are also possible. While importing may seem attractive to first-time shippers, understanding what’s necessary is essential for the shipment’s success. This article will explain how to prepare the required documents and what to expect during your cargo’s shipping journey.
What Are Cross-docking and Trans-loading Services?
Two solutions that have grown into essential pieces of the supply chain puzzle are cross-docking and trans-loading. Both of these services help streamline supply chains and reduce costs; however, they differ in how they accomplish this. Here you will learn which one is best for your shipping goals.
Standard Operations Return at the Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland was shut down due to trucker protests on Ab5. The protesting has since settled down to a few dozen protesters, and protesters have relocated to “free speech zones.”
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Keeping the Family Legacy Alive Through Shipping: Ali Musayev
Meet Ali Musayev, an Azeri rug maker who sells carpets at a brick-and-mortar store in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ali was born in Baku and recently inherited the business from his dad, who inherited it from his dad. His grandad Osman originally started the company hoping to escape poverty and provide for his family. When it began, the business became one of Baku’s most significant family-owned rug shops.
U.S. Container Imports Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The decrease in imports to pre-pandemic levels may indicate a return to normality for the world of shipping.
How to Import Coffee into the U.S.
One of the first things that millions of Americans do when they wake up is have their morning coffee. 64% of Americans drink coffee daily. It is a routine and