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Ocean Shipping: The Trends and How Ports are Reshaping the Game
If the last few years taught shipping anything, it's that the ocean doesn't just move cargo — it moves strategy. Carriers, shippers, and logistics teams are navigating a market that balances seasonal demand with structural change: larger ships, increased automation,...
Decoding the East–West Freight Market: What Importers Need to Know
Global supply chains run on east–west trade. The flow of goods and raw materials from Asia and Europe into North America is the backbone of international supply chains, feeding manufacturers, retailers, and distributors with everything from automotive parts and...
2025 Mid-Year Freight Market Recap: What’s Ahead for Truckload and Containerized Shipping
As we pass the midpoint of 2025, the freight market continues to change and shift in response to various economic, geopolitical, and industry-specific factors. Since the truckload and containerized shipping sectors are vital components of the logistics industry,...
Freight Forwarding: Precise Timing When Coordinating Global Inbound Flows in Mexico
In today’s global supply chains, one of the most critical and complex challenges is managing inbound flows from Asia and Europe into production facilities in Mexico. With Mexico’s strategic role in manufacturing, suppliers and logistics providers need to take measures...
The Benefit of Integrating International and Domestic Logistics
Supply chain operations are becoming a strategic advantage rather than a background operation in today's highly competitive global market. Manufacturers often need to transport raw materials, components, and finished products seamlessly across continents and borders,...
Freight Consolidation: A Smart Strategy for Manufacturers in Global Supply Chains
In today's competitive market, manufacturers face numerous challenges, including fluctuating transportation costs, fragmented supplier bases, capacity constraints, and ongoing regulatory changes. Optimizing logistics operations is critical for building resilience...
The Pros and Cons of Using a U.S.-Based Freight Forwarder
Businesses continuously seek the most efficient, cost-effective methods to ship their products across borders within the global supply chain. Partnering with a U.S.-based freight forwarder can be the most viable option for many companies focused on the North American...
Global Forwarding: Key Drivers Impacting Trade Lanes and Capacity
The global supply chain is undergoing transformative change due to economic, geopolitical, environmental, and technological factors. These influences continuously reshape global forwarding, impacting trade lanes and capacity management strategies. Manufacturers are...
Shipping: Industry Trends Shaping Contract Strategies
Ocean freight carrier contracts are typically renegotiated annually, often aligning with shipping cycles and peak seasons. April is a common month for these renegotiations, as it marks the start of the spring shipping season ahead of the busy summer months. The...
Diving Into the Differences between FCL, LCL, and BCN
In freight forwarding, FCL, LCL, and BCN refer to different containerized shipping methods and terms related to the transportation of goods. The terms primarily revolve around how much space is used in a shipping container, whether you have enough volume to fill a...