3PL, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Baltimore Key Bridge Collapsed

Early Tuesday morning, the 1.6-mile-long Baltimore Key bridge collapsed into the Patapsco Rover. Around 1:30 am, a massive container ship crashed into one of the bridge’s support beams, causing it

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Order Fulfillment, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Direct And 3PL Fulfillment

While Direct and 3PL are both models of customer fulfillment, the main difference is the process.

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Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

Cargo Surge In U.S. Ports

Different situations internationally are causing many to expect a cargo surge in U.S. ports in the coming weeks.

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grain exports, Shipping Logistics, Transportation

Shipping In The Mississippi River

Shipping in the Mississippi River is vital to the U.S. economy, bringing in over $405 billion annually.

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Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Ocean Shipping Rates Spiking

Rates for specific shipments from Asia to the U.S. West Coast have surged over 50% at the start of 2024.

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Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics

How To Avoid Demurrage

Demurrage is a fee that port officials place on cargo that overstays its time at a terminal.

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Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Shipping By Air Or Ocean

While both methods can be equally valuable to a supply chain, specific shipments benefit from one.

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Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Shipping During The Hurricane Season

While uncontrollable situations can happen when shipping during the hurricane season, there are ways a shipper can prepare.

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Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Congestion in the Panama Canal

The importance of the Panama Canal is shown by the extensive number of supply chains that rely on it. With the number of ships stuck in the traffic jam, the main impact is shipping delays.

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Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

Shipping Oversized Cargo Internationally

Compared to the shipment of regular-sized goods, shipping oversized cargo internationally has been known to be more difficult. Not only are the safety measures different, but the overall transportation logistics differ.

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