📦📈 Container imports are on the rise, and it’s shaping up to be a big year for global trade! 🌍 According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), January 2025 is forecasted to bring in 2.2 million more TEUs compared to January 2024. 🚢
Milton Disrupting Supply Chains
Hurricane Milton severely disrupted supply chains in Florida, affecting importers and exporters nationwide. With Florida being a key entry point, the ripple effects could last for weeks.
The Potential Impact of A Strike
The shipping industry is bracing for a potential ILA strike as contract talks stall ahead of the October 1st deadline. The International Longshoremen’s Association is pushing for higher wages, better benefits, and restrictions on automation, but negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have hit a standstill. If no agreement is reached, major port disruptions could follow.
Cold Chain Shipping Logistics
There can be various challenges and things that shippers should be aware of when starting a cold chain. This is due to the numerous components involved in the process.
Shipping Perishables By Sea
Understanding the shipping process is crucial to the shipment’s success when moving perishables by the ocean.
CBP Are Tightening E-Commerce
The CBP is cracking down on low-value e-commerce imports to prevent shippers from exploiting the de minimis rule.
Growing Singapore Port Congestion
Various international shipping circumstances have recently caused global backlogs across ports, with the Singapore port being an epicenter.
Reducing Ocean Freight Costs
Ocean carriers that move freight internationally have different ways of calculating costs. It is crucial to note that cargo has base rates that depend on the shipment type.
Ensuring A Successful Importation
Many things may go wrong during importing which can result in monetary loss or loss of the cargo. This article will explain what can go wrong when importing and give tips to ensure a successful shipment when starting.
Choosing A Good 3PL
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.