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.
Port Of Baltimore Reopened
The closure of the port led to logistics disruptions for many supply chains. Eleven weeks after the accident, the Fort McHenry channel is now back in regular operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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