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1. Shipping Costs Rise as Middle East Unrest Disrupts Air and Ocean Freight: (Trade News); Major air and ocean freight carriers are introducing new surcharges and raising existing ones as global shipping networks face disruptions.
2. Bi-weekly Freight Updates - March: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue to deal with the fallout from pandemic-related supply chain issues, price fluctuations, labour disruptions, logistics delays, and port ...
3. How the Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS) speeds up freight release: (Freight Fundamentals); PARS allows CBSA to review highway shipment information before goods arrive. This makes freight release faster and more predictable and helps you avoid unnecessary delays and costs.
4. Watch out for these extra charges on your freight bill: (Blog); Extra charges on your freight bill is a frustrating experience that creates uncertainty. When moving goods, shippers typically calculate transportation costs based on common factors such as mode of ...
5. The differences between intermodal freight and multimodal freight: (Freight Fundamentals); While intermodal freight works well for businesses that want full control over their supply chain, multimodal freight is ideal for those who prefer a simplified shipping experience, with a single contract ...
6. How IMO 2024 impacts freight forwarding and customs compliance: (Blog); The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set the stage for a transformative shift in global shipping with its 2024 framework, which is set to be ratified in 2025.
7. China to Impose a New Port Surcharge on U.S. Ships Starting October 14: (Trade News); Businesses with supply chains linking the U.S. and China are preparing for another shift that could affect vessel operations and freight rates.
8. Maximizing ROI: Cost-Effective Compliance Solutions: (Blog); In the complex world of logistics and supply chain management, achieving cost-effectiveness without compromising on quality and compliance can be challenging. While freight decisions are highly transactional ...
9. Navigating Freight Quotes: Best Practices for B2B Success and the Hidden Risks of Cheap Providers: (Blog); In the high-stakes world of B2B logistics, selecting the right freight provider is more than a routine decision—it’s a critical move that can influence your entire supply chain. From cost considerations ...
10. Freight claims management protects your shipments and minimizes loss: (Blog); Freight claims management can be a daunting task, even for seasoned professionals in logistics and transportation. Effectively handling claims can save time, reduce financial losses, and improve customer ...
11. 7 essential packaging practices for freight and logistics: (Blog); Every year, an estimated 11 billion tons of goods are transported by ship alone, and countless more move by air, rail, and road. Packaging best practices are essential to protect these trade assets ...
12. New LTL Freight Class Rules Now in Effect: (Trade News); The new LTL freight class rules, which apply to shipments rated under NMFC terms, mark a shift to a more precise density-based classification system.
13. U.S. Import Freight Rates Continue to Rise Following Temporary China Tariff Reduction: (Trade News); Although tariffs on Chinese imports are still at 30%, the temporary tariff reduction has triggered an increase in transpacific shipping volumes and rates. Conditions now resemble typical peak seasons. ...
14. How general average insurance impacts customs and freight forwarding: (Blog); Events like equipment failure and dangerous weather can force ocean shippers to lose cargo. This triggers the principle of General Average (GA), which shares the financial burden of loss.
15. How to hire a freight forwarder for your business: (Blog); In today’s globalized marketplace, moving goods efficiently across borders is more critical than ever. That’s where a great freight forwarder comes in.
16. Freight forwarding vs online shippers – which one’s for you?: (Blog); Businesses are constantly seeking efficient and cost-effective ways to transport goods. Two common options that often come up in discussions about logistics involve measuring freight forwarding vs ...
17. Prepare for Golden Week 2025 and its impact on freight shipping: (Blog); Many Chinese businesses close their doors for Golden Week 2025, starting with China National Day on October 1st. Importers that source goods from China need to plan around this major holiday as Golden ...
18. Should I use FTL or LTL shipping?: (Blog); Choosing the right ground freight transport for your specific business depends on various factors, including the type of freight, the size and weight of the shipment, the delivery timeline, and your ...
19. Top 10 Blog Posts of 2024 - Freight rates, boosting ROI, and best practices: (Blog); ... freight providers, achieving better ROI with logistics and compliance processes, and valuable information about a variety of best practices for importers. This list of our top posts reflects the experience ...
20. Freight forwarder vs. Customs broker: what’s the difference: (Blog); When you’re importing products, understanding what kind of service provider (or providers) you need can be confusing. Do you need a freight forwarder? A customs broker? Both?
21. 5 factors impacting your freight costs right now: (Blog); One of the biggest impacts of this “pandemic year” has been fluctuation (and frustration) in transportation pricing. With freight representing up to 50% of your logistics cost and 10-20% of your retail ...
22. 8 Reasons To Choose A Freight Forwarder: (Blog); When you’re moving a shipment, it may be tempting to go directly to a carrier rather than working with a freight forwarder. What added value does a forwarder bring? Here are eight great examples.
23. 9 Tips for Choosing a Freight Forwarder in the USA: (Blog); When you need a freight forwarder in the USA, you have plenty of options, but not all the options are the same. Finding the right partner for your needs may take some research. It's not as easy as just ...
24. Hiring a Freight Forwarder in Canada? 4 Things to Consider: (Blog); Choosing the right freight forwarder in Canada isn't always an easy task. Finding a company you're comfortable working with matters, as you want to ensure your Canadian freight forwarder will move your items ...
25. International vs. Domestic Freight Forwarding: Understanding the Difference: (Blog); Whether you need an international freight forwarder or a domestic freight forwarder, you will be hiring a company with a specialty in working with multiple shipping companies to move your goods from point ...
26. Logistics 101: Freight: (Blog); International shipping and freight is a complicated business. When moving goods over land, sea, and air, there are a lot of moving pieces and a lot of industry-specific terminology that can be confusing. ...
27. What are these additional charges on my freight bill?: (Blog); When moving goods by common carrier, shippers expect to pay based on factors such as mode of transport, weight, volume and distance traveled. But even after these variables are accounted for, sometimes ...
28. What exactly does a freight forwarder do… and do I need one?: (Blog); 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 ...
29. Freight forwarder vs. customs broker vs. full-service logistics provider: (Blog); Are freight forwarders the same as customs brokers? What’s the difference? And what is a full-service logistics provider anyway?
30. Freight forwarding basics: proper packaging: (Blog); Great packaging can mean the difference between a shipment arriving unscathed to its destination and one that is damaged or lost along the way.
31. Freight-forwarder or online booking? Weigh your options carefully.: (Blog); 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 a result, ...
32. Why are freight rates so volatile – particularly those from China?: (Blog); 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 ...
33. 3 tips for managing cargo insurance claims: (Blog); 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 ...
34. 5 biggest challenges in the Freight Forwarding industry: (Blog); The freight forwarding industry faces a long list of business challenges, such as global inflation and rising fuel costs.
35. Working with a Freight Forwarder: Part 2: (Blog); 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 ...
36. Shipping and Freight Rates: (Blog); 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?
37. eManifest – How Recent Regulatory Changes Impact the Role of the Freight Forwarder: (Blog); 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 ...
38. 5 essential spot rate freight tips for smooth and cost-effective shipments: (Blog); 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 ...
39. How will freight rates increase in 2024?: (Blog); 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 ...
40. Air Canada Cancels Plans for Freight Fleet Expansion: (Trade News); 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 ...
41. Canadian Freight Halt Anticipated with Possible Rail Strike: (Trade News); 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 ...
42. Cargo vs. freight insurance - choosing the right coverage for importers: (Blog); 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 ...
43. Rising Ocean Freight Rates Impact U.S. Imports: (Trade News); 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.
44. The Dreaded Audit: (Blog); 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. ...
45. What’s Happening at North American Ports This October?: (Trade News); With delays, increased freight costs, and capacity constraints across global supply chains, importers must explore alternative strategies to minimize the impact on their businesses.
46. Canadian Importers and Shippers Brace for China’s Golden Week 2024: (Trade News); With a pre-Golden Week rush pushing up freight rates, Canadian importers and shippers are looking at backlogs, higher costs, and capacity constraints.
47. Shipping goods during spring thaw: (Blog); 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 ...
48. Freight updates December 12, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...
49. What are the new SOLAS Requirements for Verified Gross Mass?: (Blog); 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. ...
50. Why work with a logistics partner: a case study: (Blog); 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 ...