The work of a freight forwarder requires more than just shopping for cheap prices and storage. When part of delivering an efficient service to the consumer, a forwarder faces many obstacles. How the freight forwarder addresses these problems sets them apart from the rest of...
Peace of mind and efficient logistics management Save time, money and effort Network growth and opportunities Whether you are a small business or a large conglomerate, you have your own business activities to do. Businesses that you are an expert in, businesses that you specialise...
A freight forwarder is a multi-function agent / operator who assumes the role of coordinating the movement of goods from point A to point B on behalf of the BCO (Beneficial Cargo Owner). Freight forwarders are a vital part of the entire supply chain and are...
The need to reduce freight costs was never higher. Shippers are forced to compete on a global market, and consumers expect competitive brand prices to be record-breaking. Amazon's growth and vast shopping options for e-commerce have left many shippers in the proverbial snow. Small and medium-sized...
Eight of the world's 17 largest and busiest shipping ports are located in China, including Shanghai Port, Shenzhen Port and Ningbo Port, which are the top three ports moving over 92 million TEUs per year, reports Becky Harris of ArcBest. Greater China, including China, Hong...
What is more important to you: price or time of transit? Is sustainability an important metric for your business? How far are you preparing your shipments? Whether ocean freight or air freight is right for you can decide these key questions. Knowledge is important, as is...
As is well known in freight forwarding and global business, logistics managers are at the front and centre of the line, responsible for ensuring that supply chains run smoothly. When they are successful, dedication and commitment are often not remembered. But when there's a hiccup...
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.0 per cent annual rate in the second quarter-a long way from a recession. Fed Chairman Jay Powell has just said that the central bank does not expect "at all" that a recession is imminent. Yet forecasting markets are a...
If there's anything to know from the last few weeks in international freight, it's that tariff changes can be anything but straightforward. After initially announcing an additional 10% tariff on $300 billion worth of goods imported from China, which was set to take effect on...
Importing products from abroad and selling them on Amazon is a very lucrative and popular business mode. However there are also obstacles in the way that, if left ignored, could cause some incredibly frustrating and costly problems. Follow our 5 essential steps to importing products to...
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