- 1. Bi-weekly Freight Updates - July: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and port ...
- 2. Rising Ocean Freight Rates Impact U.S. Imports
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- Rising ocean freight rates are posing significant challenges for U.S. importers by impacting the global supply chain and inflating costs for businesses and consumers.
- 3. Cargo vs. freight insurance - choosing the right coverage for importers
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- Lost or damaged cargo is an unfortunate part of operating as an importer. In fact, up to 1,382 shipping containers are lost at sea each year with an estimated annual loss of more than $4 trillion. You ...
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- 5. Canadian Freight Halt Anticipated with Possible Rail Strike
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- Canadian freight rail traffic could come to a halt in May, with the looming possibility of a strike by approximately 3,300 workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and a further 6,000 at rival Canadian ...
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- 8. Air Canada Cancels Plans for Freight Fleet Expansion
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- In an attempt to adjust its fleet to market conditions, Air Canada announced it would cancel its freight fleet expansion plans by foregoing the conversion of two Boeing 767-300 passenger aircraft into ...
- 9. Freight updates May 31, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, two years into the pandemic-related global capacity crunch, high prices, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of ...
- 10. Shipping goods during spring thaw
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- Carriers shipping goods across Canada and the northern U.S. during spring can face difficult driving conditions and significant truck weight limitations. Rapid temperature changes during the spring ...
- 11. Prepare for Golden Week 2024 and its impact on freight shipping
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- Many Chinese businesses close their doors for Golden Week 2024, starting with China National Day on October 1st. Importers that source goods from China need to plan around this major holiday as Golden ...
- 12. How will freight rates increase in 2024?
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- North American shippers and importers should expect freight rates to rise in 2024. A range of factors, from energy prices to geopolitical problems, will create disruptions to the freight industry throughout ...
- 13. Top 10 Blog Posts of 2023 - Canada Customs, CARM and freight costs
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- ... of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) initiative and minding the everchanging freight costs in our logistics landscape. This list of our top posts reflects the experience and knowledge ...
- 14. Freight updates December 12, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and ...
- 15. 5 essential spot rate freight tips for smooth and cost-effective shipments
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- Spot rate shipping is a crucial service that businesses rely on to solve supply chain and logistics challenges. Successfully navigating the spot rate market reduces the cost of ensuring that goods ...
- 16. Freight update June 2021: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. This year, there has been a global capacity crunch with prices rising and ongoing container shortages persisting. These monthly updates will share some ...
- 17. Anticipated Freight Rate Increase
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-   Shipping rates change for all kinds of reasons – and fast. Sometimes, it’s almost instant, going up or down overnight, from one shipment to the next.
- 18. What are the new SOLAS Requirements for Verified Gross Mass?
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- This summer, the International Maritime Organization adopted amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) aimed at enhancing maritime safety and reducing risks in ocean freight transport. ...
- 19. eManifest – How Recent Regulatory Changes Impact the Role of the Freight Forwarder
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- The CBSA defines a freight forwarder as “An agent who arranges for the transportation of goods and who may provide other services such as grouping and consolidating shipments, de-stuffing containers, Customs ...
- 20. Shipping and Freight Rates
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-   Have you ever priced out the cost of shipping your goods and widely different quotes or received quotes that fluctuate from one week to the next. What’s going on?
- 21. The Dreaded Audit
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- So you’re being audited by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)… Now what? Here, we dive into what happens with a CBSA audit. Audits are Often Inevitable Anyone who ships items across the Canada-U.S. ...
- 22. Why work with a logistics partner: a case study
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- We’ve written before about the more tangible distinctions between a custom broker, a freight forwarder, and a full-service logistics provider. But beyond the tangibles, what goes into choosing a logistics ...
- 23. Freight update July 2021: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. This year, there has been a global capacity crunch with prices rising and ongoing container shortages persisting. These monthly updates will share some ...
- 24. Working with a Freight Forwarder: Part 2
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- Last week, we shared eight great reasons to choose a freight forwarder instead of working directly with a carrier to move your shipments. This week, we dive deeper into the work a freight forwarder does ...
- 25. Five biggest challenges in the Freight Forwarding industry
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- The freight forwarding industry faces a long list of business challenges, such as global inflation and rising fuel costs.
- 26. Freight updates November 15, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and ...
- 27. Freight updates October 18, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and ...
- 28. Freight updates September 13, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and ...
- 29. Freight updates August 16, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and ...
- 30. Press Release - August 9th, 2023
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- Cole International acquires Freight Partners International (FPI).
- 31. Freight updates May 23, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, as we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, delays, and port ...
- 32. Freight update January/February 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chainÂ
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Since 2020, there has been a global capacity crunch with prices rising and ongoing container shortages persisting. These monthly updates will share some ...
- 33. Freight updates July 18, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- ... logistic delays, and port congestion persist. We provide you with industry updates that include some of the latest freight news, helping to keep you on top of the dynamic global supply chain landscape. ...
- 34. Freight updates June 13, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and ...
- 35. Freight updates April 11, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, as we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, delays, and port ...
- 36. 3 tips for managing cargo insurance claims
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- As an importer, you are likely aware of the kind of insurance you need. But in recent years, claims instances have been on the rise. What kinds of scenarios can lead to a claim—and more importantly, how ...
- 37. Freight updates March 14, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, as we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, delays, and port ...
- 38. Freight updates February 21, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, as we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, delays, and port ...
- 39. Freight updates December 14, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, as we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, delays, and port ...
- 40. Freight updates November 29, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, as we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, delays, and port ...
- 41. Why are freight rates so volatile – particularly those from China?
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- Â One of the biggest challenges facing importers is uncertainty around shipping rates. Plagued by slow global trade and shipping overcapacity, 2015 was one of the most volatile rate periods in recent ...
- 42. My shipment isn’t that valuable. Should I bother to insure it?
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- Yes!  A lot of people don’t purchase freight insurance because they think it’s unnecessary: their cargo is indestructible, it’s not attractive to thieves, or it’s not valuable enough to warrant the ...
- 43. Freight-forwarder or online booking? Weigh your options carefully.
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-  Shipping industry crunch  Times are tough for the container shipping industry: companies are facing their worst ever downturn as a result of an oversupply of ships and weakened global demand. As ...
- 44. What exactly does a freight forwarder do… and do I need one?
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-   Importing and exporting are key activities for many businesses. But the process, paperwork, and regulations involved in international trade can be very complex – intimidating, even. Many successful ...
- 45. Freight updates November 16, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, as we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, delays, and port ...
- 46. Freight updates November 1, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, two years into the pandemic-related global capacity crunch, high prices, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of ...
- 47. Freight updates October 19, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, two years into the pandemic-related global capacity crunch, high prices, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of ...
- 48. Use Incoterms? Avoid these common problems
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- A common issue seen by our freight team is importers not knowing their terms of sale, and therefore not using the correct Incoterm. Knowing where your responsibility lies, along with proper training on ...
- 49. Freight updates October 4, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, two years into the pandemic-related global capacity crunch, high prices, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of ...
- 50. Freight updates September 14, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
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- Â The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, two years into the pandemic-related global capacity crunch, high prices, delays, and port congestion persist. These updates will share some of ...