While Direct and 3PL are both models of customer fulfillment, the main difference is the process.
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.
Shipping In The Mississippi River
Shipping in the Mississippi River is vital to the U.S. economy, bringing in over $405 billion annually.
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.
How To Avoid Demurrage
Demurrage is a fee that port officials place on cargo that overstays its time at a terminal.
Shipping By Air Or Ocean
While both methods can be equally valuable to a supply chain, specific shipments benefit from one.
Shipping During The Hurricane Season
While uncontrollable situations can happen when shipping during the hurricane season, there are ways a shipper can prepare.
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.
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.
UPS Vows to Reach Deal
After months of back and forth, UPS vows to reach deal with Teamsters by July 5th. UPS (United Parcel Service) is known as the largest package shipping company in the U.S. in terms of volume. Recently unsatisfactory contract negotiations between UPS executives and workers have reached a point where a strike was looming.