The global shipping container shortage of 2020 and 2021 is having huge effects on shipping and container prices. It’s causing delays in deliveries and increased costs for exporters. You may be asking why the shipping container shortage is so profound and how we ended...
If you work in logistics, you know how much freight rates affect business. There is a fine art to get a fair rate. Shipments are more than simply moving goods from point A to point B. Many factors and costs need to be taken into account when calculating a rate. From...
Find The Best Local Trucking Companies & Learn What Types Of Containers They Want To Ship Your Goods In If you’re looking for someone to transport your imported or exported goods, you’re probably thinking, “what local trucking companies are near me,” “what types...
So you have goods that need to be moved. But who can you trust to move them fast and safely, allowing you to keep your business running smoothly? You have probably thought to yourself, “I need to find local trucking companies near me,” but wondered how to do it and...
The holiday season is upon us. All forms of transportation have been strained by the huge influx of online ordering and the continuing coronavirus situation. There’s a huge opportunity for shippers and forwarders to increase profits or lose customers. It all comes...
It’s that time of the year, folks. It’s bidding season! The shipping industry is always at the mercy of politics, trade wars, global health, the world economy, changes in tariffs, and company acquisitions. This year is no different. The surge in online ordering...
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