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Our team of experts is happy to offer advice, forecasts, and other useful information about the logistics and supply chain industries. Check out our blogs by clicking below.
Building Safety and Diversity in Your Supply Chain
At the end of the day, every organization wants to keep its supply chain in the best shape possible. At TOC Logistics, we understand this. It’s why we help each of our clients create fully optimized supply chains that address their unique needs. Part of this includes...
Tips to Help Prevent Cargo Theft
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, cargo theft in the United States is a $15 to $35 billion problem. We wrote about this topic a few years ago, but with stalled supply chains, bottlenecks, and all the other variables that clog the industry, it’s easy to...
Ocean Cargo Facts and Figures
If you couldn’t already tell from the title, today is all about ocean cargo. In the past, we’ve focused on some of the big takeaways and facts surrounding air cargo, but now we’re hopping over to the oceanic side of things. Without further ado, let’s dive into the...
What We’ve Seen and What’s to Come in the Supply Chain
If you remember from January, our team gave you a logistics forecast for the upcoming year. Logistics were rocky even then, which made forecasting what would happen to supply chains a challenge. Most experts (ourselves included) didn’t have high expectations for at...
Meet Our Sister Companies
Did you know that TOC Logistics is part of a larger web of transportation and logistic services? We’re going to give you the rundown of who our sister companies are, what they do, and how they can help you (plus, the work they do to keep the supply chain moving!). So,...
Inflation’s Impact on the Supply Chain
Over the past few months, inflation has been a pervasive topic in every industry. While governments have attempted to quell the situation within their own countries, global crises continue to weaken those efforts. Since the supply chain is a global feature, any...
Customs Tips: Free Trade Agreements
We understand that customs can get complex. There’s always something new to learn or intricacy to master. That’s why we love to break down customs into bite-sized, digestible tips. And on that note, after seeing some confusion around Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and...
5 Things to Know About Starting a Career in Logistics
Pretty much everyone wants to work a job they love, get decent pay, and build a career in a stable industry. Maybe that’s why searches for “logistics jobs” have remained consistent over the last five years. Despite COVID-19, natural disasters, recessions, and...
The Core Values of TOC Logistics
TOC Logistics has always been focused on sticking to our values. We firmly believe they’re what help us create an inviting, person-centered environment that benefits our team and customers. That’s why we stick to our core values and mission statement. Learn more about...
Licensed Customs Brokers vs. Freight Forwarders
The logistics industry is filled with jargon, acronyms, and multiple terms for similar services. In the past, we’ve helped by clearing up confusion around NVOCCs and freight forwarders. Today, we’re breaking down key differences between licensed customs brokers and...