Earth Day 2024 – importers, shippers and customs brokers can improve environmental sustainability
As Earth Day 2024 approaches on April 22, the day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the health of our planet. Individual actions like recycling and reducing energy use are important, but it's also vital to consider how businesses impact the environment through shipping and.
Bi-weekly Freight Updates - April: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and port congestion persist. We provide you with freight updates that include some of the latest industry news, helping to.
Shipping goods during spring thaw
Carriers shipping goods across Canada and the northern U.S. during spring can face difficult driving conditions and significant truck weight limitations. Rapid temperature changes during the spring thaw cause some roads to weaken, making them unsuitable for heavy freight.
The essentials of shipping your goods on time and on budget
Shipping your goods on time and on budget is critical to ensuring the success of your business. You probably don’t have the logistics capabilities of a giant like Amazon, so your business needs to figure out how to optimize shipping delivery time within a reasonable budget.
Prepare for Golden Week 2024 and its impact on freight shipping
Many Chinese businesses close their doors for Golden Week 2024, starting with China National Day on October 1st. Importers that source goods from China need to plan around this major holiday as Golden Week shipping grinds to a halt.
How will freight rates increase in 2024?
North American shippers and importers should expect freight rates to rise in 2024. A range of factors, from energy prices to geopolitical problems, will create disruptions to the freight industry throughout the year. Shippers across Canada and the U.S. should prepare to reduce the impact of projected freight price.
Freight updates December 12, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and port congestion persist. We provide you with freight updates that include some of the latest industry news, helping to.
5 essential spot rate freight tips for smooth and cost-effective shipments
Spot rate shipping is a crucial service that businesses rely on to solve supply chain and logistics challenges. Successfully navigating the spot rate market reduces the cost of ensuring that goods flow smoothly across your supply chain – despite adverse or unpredictable conditions.
Five biggest challenges in the Freight Forwarding industry
The freight forwarding industry faces a long list of business challenges, such as global inflation and rising fuel costs.
Freight updates November 15, 2023: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and port congestion persist. We provide you with industry updates that include some of the latest freight news, helping to.
