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Tag: Management
Understanding Incoterms: A Quick Guide
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) developed a set of terms known as Incoterms, which define the responsibilities of buyers […]
Protect Your Business With Contingency Planning and Risk Management Solutions
For shippers, the importance of contingency planning and risk management solutions cannot be overstated. The industry is inherently fraught with […]
Strategies for NVOs and Shippers Amidst a Tight Ocean Shipping Market
The amount of vessel space in the eastbound trans-Pacific shipping lanes has significantly decreased in recent months, which has left […]
Relationship Building is a Key Component to Supply Chain Success
In the complex and fast-paced field of supply chain management, where dependability and efficiency are critical, one element that is […]
Rail Service Improvements and More Continue as Class I Railroads Provide Details During Their 4Q Earnings Calls
As the fourth quarter wrapped up along with the end of 2022, some of the Class I Railroads provided details, […]
What to Look for When Addressing Supply Chain Disruptions
What to Look for When Addressing Supply Chain Disruptions The pandemic disrupted several facets of nearly every business dealing with […]
New California Port Fees Seeing an Impact Already
Last week the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach enacted an emergency fee for containers lingering too long at […]
Congestion and Capacity Continuing to Affect Retail Imports
The National Retail Federation says retail imports are at an all-time high, and are expected to continue at incredibly high […]
Port Congestion Numbers Explained: How Bad Is It?
It’s no secret that congestion at U.S. ports is at an all-time high. Nearly every ocean port is beyond maxed […]
LA Port Update: Delayed Yantian Cargo & Peak Season All At Once
If you’ve been keeping up with the market updates, you’re well aware that cargo has continued to move at record […]
Shipping in 2021: Recap on the First Six Months
Anyone working in shipping during the pandemic was dumbfounded by the turn of events in 2020. The first half of […]
Shipping During Unreliable Market Conditions
Wow, the last year has been a rollercoaster for most of us. The pandemic has thoroughly affected almost every industry […]
Hurricane and Storm Season: What to Expect Shipping in 2021
When we think about factors that affect transit time, most shippers’ attention is drawn to things such as port congestion, […]
COVID Outbreak at Yantian Port: Delays will Last Weeks
China has really gotten the brunt of COVID over the last year and a half. The virus started there and […]