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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.
The Current State of Air Freight
Clogged ports, closed terminals, delayed shipments, and capacity-related challenges run rampant in sea and ground transport. These inconveniences have pushed many to turn to the skies instead. Unfortunately, this recent shift to increased air freight has presented its...
Our Approach to Logistics Hurdles
Did you know that TOC stands for transparency, optimization, and collaboration? These three ideas come together to shape our entire approach to supply chain management. All three are at the heart of what we do, because we know they are integral to providing increased...
An Intro to Transport Management Systems
As explored in a previous blog, Transport Management Systems (TMS) are an invaluable tool in ensuring secure and easy cargo transport. When paired with a highly adaptable team, they offer incredible insight and optimization of your organization’s cargo—from departure...
When to Utilize an LCL vs. FCL
We’ve written previously about all of the benefits of using our consolidation programs. However, we commonly get asked about the right time to utilize less than container loads (LCLs) and full container loads (FCLs) to transport goods. We weighed in on the topic while...
Preparing for Inclement Weather
2020 brought an influx of bad weather, with more than 20 weather and climate-related events that accumulated in billions of dollars worth of damages to supply chains. Since June marked the beginning of this year’s hurricane season, it’s an excellent time to assess how...
The Panama Canal and Natural Supply Chain Disruptions
Like many unpredictable factors in the logistics industry, extreme weather events and drought play a huge role in the success and failure of the supply chain flow. Specifically, we’re talking about the consequences of droughts, flooding from extreme weather, and...
What Yantian Means for the Future of the Supply Chain
COVID-19 outbreaks and the subsequent restrictions have caused snags and delays at ports worldwide over the past year and a half, with consequences reaching far beyond the shores where they originate. What do these unpredictable waves of infection mean for the global...
The Benefits of Consolidation Programs
Does your organization currently source from multiple suppliers near a single origin point or regularly utilize Full Container Loads (FCLs)? Are you simply looking to save time and money on shipments? If so, transferring to a shared consolidation program may help save...
Cargo Insurance Basics
As demonstrated repeatedly in recent months, cargo insurance is a necessity when transporting goods by air, land, sea, or rail. There are multiple types to choose from depending on the mode of transport, frequency of shipment, and destination. Let’s take a look at...
Summer Heat vs. Cold Storage
Summer is officially here, which means regions across the nation are beginning to feel the impact of summer heat. While this may be a reason for a lot of people to celebrate, for cold-storage supply chains, the summer brings a whole host of new issues brought on by...