While there are tons of documents you undoubtedly deal with on a day-to-day basis while working in the shipping industry, […]
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From Port-To-Pickup – The Process
Unnecessary trips for cargo that isn’t yet ready end up costing you a lot of money. If you’ve worked in […]
The Importance of Loading Shipping Containers Correctly
Cargo damage isn’t fun for anyone, and unfortunately it happens more than any of us would like to think. With […]
Why All Trade Lane Costs Vary Significantly
Trying to pin down exactly what your freight costs will be for every shipment can be an illusive goal. It […]
Boxes Lost at Sea? Why Cargo Insurance is So Important
Working in the shipping game means you assume a lot of risk. The carriers you work with, the freight forwarder […]
How Do I Know If I Need Cargo Insurance?
For most businesses, the word insurance often just feels like another unnecessary cost. I mean, we all understand that the […]
Advantages of Using a Freight Forwarder in the Face of Disruptions
There’s no doubt that 2020 has taken its toll on businesses around the globe. While certain industries have been hit […]
What is Carrier Legal Liability?
Working in shipping means you’re always dealing with risk. Risk with how your supply chain is set up, risk with […]
What is a GRI in International Shipping?
There are several different types of charges associated with international shipping. Unfortunately, you have probably grown accustomed to seeing something […]
What is a Split Shipment?
Air shipping has probably risen in popularity over the last 5 years more than ever. And it’s not usually just […]
How to Evaluate Your New Transportation Vendor
Switching vendors is a difficult and often strenuous process. We often waste a lot of time and money dealing with […]
Should I Ship By LCL or Air?
Shippers tend to put a lot of emphasis on the difference between road, air, and rail, but when it comes […]
How Bunker Adjustment (BAF) Factor Affects Your Freight Costs
There are enough charges in the international shipping industry to give anyone a headache. Not only are there tons of […]
Using One vs. Multiple Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarders play a pivotal role in the shipping process of most international shipping companies. A freight forwarder steps in […]
Tips to Avoid High Demurrage Charges
Logistics costs can stack up pretty quickly. Often time, shippers will end up with the wrong supply chain partners, with […]