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US China Trade Wars: How to Reduce the Impact On Your Supply Chain
Just when the US and China trade talks seemed like they were on the brink of an agreement, the Trade War resumed and its impact on supply chains will be significant. Some companies have already moved their supply chain out of China in anticipation of significant tariffs on their products, but other companies will be…
Read MoreHow to Calculate Freight Class and Cut Costs
To calculate freight class codes helps you determine which NMFC class your shipment falls under. This helps you better estimate your freight shipping costs. There are a couple of important details to keep in mind when preparing your shipment in order to appropriately classify your shipment, which will ultimately help your bottom line. Why…
Read MoreForwarding Freight and Surviving the US-China Trade War
In spite of the reported positive progress trade talks with China have made in order to end the “trade wars”, the ripple effects have already been felt among freight forwarding clients. From billions of pounds of meat sitting in cold-storage warehouses with nowhere to go, to seeing the cost of container freight shipping double and…
Read MoreHow will Brexit Impact Freight Shipping?
Importers and exporters are bracing for the UK to officially exit the European Union (EU), better known as Brexit. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding this significant event, specifically when Brexit will occur. The deadline was just extended to April 12th giving Theresa May more time to pass a deal for an orderly exit from the EU.…
Read MoreWhen Your Shipment Requires an On Board Courier
Various logistics options exist for different priority substances or materials. Some materials are best transported in hand through the On Board Courier (OBC) option. This option involves the expedited transport of the material by the courier onto the plane, then delivery by hand to the client’s location. Such materials are usually needed to ship materials…
Read MoreWhat are NMFC Codes?
To the seasoned industry specialist, transportation lingo might not be a problem. However, the same cannot be said for the customers we serve daily. In a world filled with so much information, it is important to ensure that certain basics are covered, such as the NMFC codes freight classification. Unlike the latest developments within the…
Read MoreUsing Big Data to Improve Lean Logistics
Unknown to most people, every single activity we execute generates tons of data that can be used to model and even predict subsequent behaviors. From when you walk your dog, to the choice of groceries you select, all of this data is a gold mine. Similarly, transportation can be revolutionized with the use of big…
Read MoreWhen You Need Next Flight Out (NFO) Shipping
In the 21st century, where business is done at the speed of light, Next Flight Out (NFO) shipping is there as an effective means of transporting products across time zones fast. Although such services are often pricey, the benefits always outweigh the costs incurred. What is Next Flight Out (NFO) Shipping? As the name…
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