One of the most important considerations an individual or company can make is choosing a good 3PL. A 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) company is a service provider that handles numerous parts of a business’s supply chain.
Envío de barcos internacionalmente
Aunque cada vez es más común, enviar barcos internacionalmente puede ser complicado, especialmente para los remitentes inexpertos. Los diferentes tamaños, regulaciones y documentación requeridas pueden confundir incluso a personas experimentadas.
Relaciones con los Clientes en el Transporte de Carga
En el comercio internacional, los agentes de carga son los intermediarios que se encargan de la logística para llevar la mercancía al destino final. Asimismo, los agentes coordinan con transportistas
Shipping Perishables By Air
In international transport, perishables are any shipment that can damage or spoil after a specific time.
West Coast Ports Disruptions Persist
The disruptions continued in the Port of Seattle with the shutdown of the entire seaport on June 10th. On June 9th, the second and third shifts experienced massive slowdowns as ILWU officials led operations to a pause. The Port Authority responded by sending the workers home; insufficient workers led to closure the next day. This port is one of the biggest movers of grain and produce in the U.S. Shipments from U.S. exporters are currently idle at the docks, with the ILWU declining to dispatch terminal workers. The ILWU made a contradictory statement: that the Port of Seattle and other ports are operating.
Union Worker Action Close West Coast Ports
Several ports across the West Coast closed abruptly due to union workers walking off the job. The Port of Oakland experienced a closure on both the TraPac and its largest, the SSA terminal. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach similarly had terminal shutdowns due to insufficient labor. Negotiations between the PMA and the ILWU have reached a boiling point. To show their frustrations over insufficient wage talks, ILWU workers have gone on strike, affecting port operations.
The Transition to Electronic Shipping
Paperless shipping has recently surged in popularity, and many top carriers have followed the trend. Nine of the largest ocean carrier companies have even committed to a fully electronic bill of lading by 2030. The bill of lading, or BL, is traditionally a document that a carrier issues on physical paper. A completely 100% electronic BL is a milestone in shipping and can lead to a fully digital supply chain in the future.
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.
Are You Declaring and Shipping Hazmat Properly?
A hazmat is an abbreviation for a hazardous material that may risk the environment, property, or a person’s health. Freight considered hazmat is toxic or easily flammable when released into the air or dangerous when spilled into the ocean. These goods follow unique precautionary methods when being handled. A shipper must fill out the dangerous goods declaration form before the goods leave the country. It is also crucial to research if the specific freight shipped is allowed entry into the destination country.
Do I Need a Customs Broker?
Shipping goods into a country like the U.S. requires the shipper to follow all the guidelines. Customs clearance involves sending accurate and correct paperwork to customs on time. Incorrect documentation sent to customs can result in a hold on your cargo, leading to extra import charges. A customs broker can help provide shippers with the correct documentation and even coordinate the release for the importer.