Rising fuel prices and other escalating expenses are driving up air freight costs. In response, shippers are getting creative and discovering innovative strategies to boost their savings like optimizing routes, leveraging technology, and embracing sustainable practices. ✈️💡
Harsh Shipping Around Africa
🌊🚢 Heads up, global shipping community! Severe weather is disrupting routes around Africa, with 30-foot waves and intense winds causing containerships to seek shelter around the Cape of Good Hope. 🌪️ A recent cyclone and an upcoming hurricane in South Africa are impacting over 600 ships, affecting global cargo movement. Stay informed and safe!
Importing Avocados into the U.S.
Before bringing avocados into the U.S., a shipper must understand that they must follow various rules and regulations.
Container Rates Still Rising
Different global factors have contributed to the rise in container rates, including the scarcity of available space. Along with the Panama Canal drought and the US-China trade war, the Red Sea crisis significantly adds to the surge.
Importing Olive Oil To The U.S.
There are numerous things shippers should know before bringing olive oil into the U.S. It is essential to understand the various regulations for importation.
USTR Announces New Tariff Increases For Electric Vehicles, Semiconductors, Aluminum, Steel and Other Commodities
On May 14th, 2024, the USTR Announced strategic adjustments to Section 301 tariffs following a four-year review.
What Are Outsourcing Logistics
Outsourcing is when a company or shipper uses an external provider to provide services typically done in-house. Although outsourcing can happen in the same country, it commonly occurs in outside countries.
Incoming Container Fee Disputes
The FMC is expecting a surge in container disputes due to the rerouting of shipments to other ports. Shippers that rely on the Port of Baltimore will soon have to pay extra to have their imports enter through different ports.
Importing Cars from Japan
Understanding the regulations for bringing Japanese cars into the U.S. is essential. For example, almost all 1997 or newer Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars are illegal to import into the U.S.
Shipping Boats Internationally
Shipments like yachts are valuable investments, and a misinformed decision can lead to significant losses.