Supply Chain
Logistics Technology With Janus Junker
“It’s all about sharing information,” says Janus Junker, Mach 1’s Director of Process Improvement. Janus joined Mach 1 Global in 2019, bringing with him experience in IT and infrastructure from a European logistics company with a global footprint. The size and scope of their operations contributes to his ability to lead our logistics tracking…
Read MoreIndia vs. China: What US Importers Need to Know
As US importers purchasing from Asia and Europe have discovered, container shortages are but one of three key challenges for companies this year along with blanked sailings and soaring rates that in some cases have broken through the four thousand dollar barrier on the westbound transpacific. What we don’t think of, though, is the…
Read MoreMach 1 is Your Outsourced Warehouse Solution – Here’s Why
Mach 1 offers outsource warehousing and logistics services anywhere in the continental United States, either in any of our 18 Mach 1 owned facilities or with one of our myriad of strategic warehouse partners. Offering the latest in cutting-edge technology and security, we keep your cargo safe and secure no matter where in our possession.…
Read MoreCBP announces “Made in Hong Kong” changing to “Made in China”
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initially announced last week that importers had until September 25th to comply with a marking change in response to the President’s Executive Order 13936. On Friday, August 21st the agency announced via a CSMS message an additional forty-five days extension which makes this a bit better for importers. The new deadline…
Read MoreOur Top 3 Global Shipping Lessons Learned from COVID-19
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in global shipping and supply chain practices. Even with subtle hints and warnings from past events and analyses, industries and society as a whole were not prepared for the very real and dramatic impact of a global pandemic. For instance, a report from 2016 found that 40 percent of US…
Read MoreAdapting Logistics Strategies Amid COVID-19
Similar to how the events of 9/11 impacted the air freight industry, the coronavirus pandemic has created a watershed moment that will likely change the way we ship cargo. The shift comes from the dramatic reduction of commercial airline flights practically overnight. Human travel came to a halt in an effort to prevent the spread…
Read MoreReady to Change Freight Forwarders? How Coronavirus Revealed Flaws in Logistics Providers
In addition to disrupting your supply chain, the coronavirus pandemic may have confirmed that it is time to change freight forwarders. The logistics strategy that may have worked in the past is now leaving you frustrated and your business at risk. Shipping freight is proving to be more complicated and expensive than before the outbreak.…
Read MoreFreight Forwarders Give You the Advantage in the Age of Covid-19
The supply chain has been turned upside down with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Importers were left scrambling amid major manufacturing shutdowns, intense demand for medical supplies and shrinking air freight options. This led to an unpredictable situation where freight pricing changes by the day and scheduling is uncertain. When timing and cost are a main…
Read MoreShipping From China Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
Manufacturers in China are back online and Chinese exports are ready to ship. Two months of an almost complete halt in Chinese manufacturing created shockwaves in the global supply chain. Now that the West is being hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, it is creating shortages in critical medical supplies and massive demand for everyday…
Read MoreSupply Chain Risk Management When Facing Coronavirus
The global supply chain is at risk as manufacturing companies, shipping companies, retailers and buyers struggle to maintain operations in the face of the new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19). Hubei province, where Wuhan is located, is thought to be the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak and is also home to many major manufacturers. The province…
Read More5 Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Innovations That Reduce Supply Chain Costs
Pharmaceutical cold chain technologies have progressed significantly in the last few years providing new options and better processes to ship and store pharmaceuticals and biologics. The market for cold chain drugs is expected to rise 59% from 2017 to 2023 creating strong demand for technologies that meet industry regulations and ensure safe delivery. It is…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Logistics Stories that Dominated 2019
The freight forwarding and logistics industry experienced developments in 2019 that reflect the latest trends and challenges in the market. Consumer demands, aging truck drivers, higher demands on the trucking industry, developing technologies, a unique political climate and strained international relations have all shaped 2019’s logistics industry. Here are the Top 5 Logistics Stories that…
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