Logistics
Cross Border Moving at MACH 1 Speed
Despite the focus on the trade relationship with China, the most important trading partner the US has is Mexico – a relationship that is expected to surpass $1.5 trillion by 2050. The amount of cargo between the two countries is 3.9 million tons, which should rocket to 7.8 million tons over the same period, an…
Read MoreThe Post Pandemic Peak
In the new logistics landscape, the only thing that’s reliable about Peak Season is that it’s unreliable. Joe Monroe, President of Monroe Consulting said at Logistics Management’s Ocean Cargo Roundtable: “Nothing is as it was since the beginning of the pandemic, least of all, Peak Season. The volatility of container vessels due to blank…
Read MoreShanghai Congestion & Navigating New Challenges
Our world has changed, and with it, so has our approach to logistics and supply chain strategies. At Mach 1, we’re staying flexible and dynamic to provide the high-quality, concierge-level services that our clients have come to expect. This includes staying informed about global events that could impact these services and finding the right solutions…
Read MoreKeeping Cargo in Motion with Mach 1
With the new 5G network rolling out, airlines have been forced to ground flights and cargo left and right in the US, saying the network frequency will interfere with the airplane’s systems that measure altitude. Now, in line with the COVID-19 callouts, this network issue has also been affecting several international airlines that said they…
Read MoreRollout your Distribution with Mach 1 Excellence
Unless you’re lucky enough to be born as a jolly old man who manages to deliver toys, clothes, collectibles, and candy to children around the world in a single night, you’re going to need a distribution plan for the rollout and launch of products which innately come with the nuance, pitfalls, and idiosyncrasies of the…
Read MoreWestbound & Down: Getting Ahead of Disruption
It seems that everyone, lately, is focused on the myriad problems that are crashing into the logistics industry. While disruption is extensive and will likely last until late 2022, we at Mach 1 find that focusing on solutions and opportunities keeps us moving forward. One of the biggest opportunities we have right now is the…
Read MoreOutpace Shortage, with Mach1 Supply Solutions.
Shortage & disruption in the logistics industry Finally coming to the forefront of the news cycle as millions of people learn about, laugh at, and meme the Ever Given situation in the Suez Canal. It’s rare that our business is the national buzz, but this gives us the perfect opportunity to discuss the real costs…
Read MoreEver Given dislodged, Canal reopened…but what’s next?
For six days, logistics was front and center as the world was captivated by what happened to the Ever Given. The first to notice was the global trade audience with cargo trapped on either side of the Canal who became increasingly anxious after a pandemic-filled year of supply chain rate increases and delays. A close…
Read MoreCommunication, at the Speed of Sound
The speed of communication is as important as the speed of transportation when choosing a logistics partner. With Mach 1, we understand that it’s our responsibility to deliver concise, accurate, immediate information to our clients as a service in addition to logistics. Now that the supply chain’s importance is on everyone’s mind, cargo security’s value…
Read MoreHeading for the Brexit – But what’s on the other side?
Some people may insist they work best under pressure or on deadline. That type of process may be great for an individual, but is counterproductive when billions of dollars of economic impact and the livelihoods of millions of people are at stake. The world is staring at December 31st in anticipation not just of turning…
Read MoreWill vaccines bump my expedited air cargo?
On Tuesday, Britain became the first country to begin vaccinating citizens against COVID-19. In true English fashion with a perverse sense of humor, after a 90-year old grandmother, the second recipient was 81-year old William Shakespeare. No, we’re not making this up. Shippers in the United States, already reeling from port congestion that has vessels…
Read MorePort Delays Plague Pandemic Shipping Boom
E-commerce is surging, imports are flooding into the U.S. from Asia, equipment and chassis’ are scarce in even the best cases, and warehouses are filled to the rafters. Even the FMC has announced an investigation into the causes of port congestion, trying to determine if problems arise from inefficiencies radiating out from carriers and port…
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