Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

What Are Free Trade Zones?

FTZs are specialized locations where shippers can import, re-export, manufacture, and store shipments with limited involvement of customs agencies.

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Air Freight, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics

Shipping Perishables By Air

In international transport, perishables are any shipment that can damage or spoil after a specific time.

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grain exports, Shipping Logistics, Transportation

Suez Canal Gaining U.S. Exports

While agricultural exporters tend to use the Panama Canal to reach Asia, delays force many to switch to the Suez Canal.

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3PL, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

China Limiting Graphite Exports

A decline in graphite exports out of China can negatively impact supply chains globally.

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Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Panama Canal Transits Lowering

With the Panama Canal being one of the most important trade routes in international shipping, limitations have a considerable impact.

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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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Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Seaports of the Future

Innovations in technology have led to the growth of ports and the shipping industry, which continues to grow. This article will explain the latest trends and predictions for the seaports of the future.

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Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

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.

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Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

The Value of Customer Relationships in Freight Forwarding

In international trade, freight forwarders are the intermediaries that handle the logistics of getting your goods to the final destination. Forwarders coordinate with carriers and warehouses to find the best routes for cargo transportation. When choosing a forwarder, the customer should be mindful of how much effort the forwarder is willing to put into having a solid and long-lasting relationship. When examining how much the forwarding agent values their bonds with customers, there are specific indicators to look for.

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