SHIPPING & TRANSPORT

Sea transport, or sea freight, is one of the most common ways to transport large containers and shipments. It maintains popularity despite recent challenges, including rising shipping container prices and difficulties meeting supply chain demands during a global pandemic.     While these challenges have been well-documented, particularly over the last year, misconceptions remain about sea…

Industries that regularly work with oversized goods know all about out of gauge cargo and the intricacies of choosing a cargo container to suit their needs.   However, companies new to working with out of gauge cargo may not know where to begin.    Suppose you move through the process the right way, from choosing…

Container shipping prices increased fourfold compared to this time last year as the post-pandemic supply chain continues to experience historic disruptions.   Last-minute shipping negotiations are even worse off, a signal that the current situation is far from over. Understanding the causes behind the surge and navigating a challenging shipping environment is paramount to financial…

Higher global transportation costs appear here to stay, despite a world economy that seems on the verge of some semblance of normalcy. That leaves an international transportation industry looking for ways to navigate those increasing costs without passing them on to consumers or seeking ways to balance supply chain costs in other ways.   So…

As pandemic recovery begins, the transport industry will have a new set of challenges to face. These supply chain changes are no longer all about furloughed employees, managing blended services, and meeting product demand for panicked consumers.    While supply chain leaders showed resiliency over the last year, they will need to continue to find…

You have options when it comes to shipping your goods. Whether that’s by sea, by air, or by road transport, a system that has been in place since the time of horses and oxen pulling goods to where they needed to go.   What is road transport exactly? Put simply, it is a type of…

There are many reasons why a company may want to pursue business relocation. Moving can lead to cost savings in a less expensive city, a fresh market for new hires, expansion opportunities overseas, or facility upgrades.   But just as with a personal move, moving a business requires quite a bit of planning to do…

A corporate move, with its abundance of computer equipment, desks, files, and office supplies, makes the simple family move look like dorm room re-location. A family move can take a good week before the new location becomes liveable again, while the corporate move interrupts business as usual for at least a month.  Still, you can…

Understanding the customs clearance process is critical for shippers looking to import or export their goods safely and efficiently. Let’s start with the basics.    What Is Customs Clearance? The customs clearance process essentially authorizes goods’ movement, whether those goods are imported into a country or exported out. There are several steps to consider as…

Air. Road. Sea. Each has unique benefits for companies that have global logistics needs.   Sea transportation is most commonly used for: Regular, bulky shipments: Large or bulky items like vehicles and machinery often make air shipping out of the question. Trucking multi-ton monsters over roads result in prohibitive fuel costs. Of course, large items…

Logistics is a term used to describe the workflow procedures of a business enterprise. One of the most popular branches of logistics is “logistics management,” which is the management required to transport and store goods between two destinations (called a “point of origin” and a “point of consumption”). Oftentimes, shipping orders require the coordination of…