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1. Freight updates September 13, 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 ...; Created on September 13, 2023
2. Freight updates August 16, 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 ...; Created on August 21, 2023
3. Press Release - August 9th, 2023: (Blog); Cole International acquires Freight Partners International (FPI).; Created on August 21, 2023
4. Freight updates May 23, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on August 21, 2023
5. Freight update January/February 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on August 17, 2023
6. Freight updates July 18, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); ... 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. ...; Created on August 09, 2023
7. Freight updates June 13, 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 ...; Created on June 13, 2023
8. Freight updates April 11, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on April 11, 2023
9. 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 ...; Created on April 05, 2023
10. Freight updates March 14, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on March 14, 2023
11. Freight updates February 21, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on February 21, 2023
12. Freight updates December 14, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on December 14, 2022
13. Freight updates November 29, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on November 29, 2022
14. 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 ...; Created on November 18, 2022
15. My shipment isn’t that valuable. Should I bother to insure it?: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on November 17, 2022
16. 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. ...; Created on November 17, 2022
17. 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 ...; Created on November 17, 2022
18. 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 ...; Created on November 17, 2022
19. Shipping and Freight Rates: (Blog); Why the big differences? 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?; Created on November 17, 2022
20. 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 ...; Created on November 17, 2022
21. Freight updates November 16, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on November 16, 2022
22. Freight updates November 1, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on November 01, 2022
23. Freight updates October 19, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on October 19, 2022
24. Use Incoterms? Avoid these common problems: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on October 12, 2022
25. Freight updates October 4, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on October 04, 2022
26. Freight updates September 14, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on September 14, 2022
27. Freight updates August 24, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 the ...; Created on August 24, 2022
28. Freight updates August 9, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on August 09, 2022
29. Two actions you can take to avoid costly delays with your freight: (Blog); Want to avoid costly delays with your freight? Get proactive when it comes to your shipping needs by taking these two actions.; Created on August 03, 2022
30. Freight updates July 27, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on July 27, 2022
31. Freight updates July 14, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on July 14, 2022
32. Freight updates June 22, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on June 22, 2022
33. Freight updates June 15, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 the ...; Created on June 15, 2022
34. Freight updates May 31, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on June 01, 2022
35. Freight updates May 18, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); May 18, 2022 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 ...; Created on May 18, 2022
36. Freight updates May 4, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 the ...; Created on May 04, 2022
37. Freight updates April 20, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 the ...; Created on April 20, 2022
38. Freight updates: latest news on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 the ...; Created on April 12, 2022
39. 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.; Created on March 23, 2022
40. Freight updates March 10, 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 monthly updates will share some ...; Created on March 10, 2022
41. Freight updates March 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 monthly updates will share some ...; Created on March 02, 2022
42. Logistics 101: Forwarder vs Broker vs Consultant: (Blog); International logistics involves a lot of people in a bunch of different roles. How do you know what your business needs?; Created on February 16, 2022
43. 13 strategies to reduce your transportation costs: (Blog); It's a hard reality that transportation (freight) prices have been headed skyward for the past couple of years with no signs of coming back down. The initial shock of the pandemic in early 2020 has only ...; Created on January 19, 2022
44. Freight update December 2021: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on December 22, 2021
45. Freight update November 2021: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on November 24, 2021
46. Freight update October 2021: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on October 13, 2021
47. 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?; Created on September 10, 2021
48. Freight update September 2021: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on September 08, 2021
49. Freight update July 2021: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on July 28, 2021
50. Freight update June 2021: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain: (Blog); 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 ...; Created on June 23, 2021