As we continue to experience heavy rains and strong winds in the Midwest during the summer season, it is important to be mindful of how the weather can affect the ETA of shipments. Weather is an external and unpredictable factor that cannot always be accounted for when estimating the delivery date of a shipment.…
Small businesses need to optimize their resources without breaking the bank. Often shipping costs can turn into a large expenditure for companies who do not ship products in bulk. By making sure packages are shipped adequately and efficiently, small businesses can reduce their shipping costs. Use Technology New smartphone apps can allow businesses to…
Technology is continuing to revolutionize the shipping industry. U.S. ports are experiencing a significant digitization transition. These ports keep the economy moving by creating jobs, processing shipments and securing borders. An increase in technology among these ports means that their capacity can be expanded and more shipments can be processed and handled. The…
As summer approaches, the demand for freight remains in high. With a driver shortage creating a limited truck capacity, it’s only prudent for shippers to explore alternative delivery methods. Read on as we detail how utilizing maritime, rail or air freight methods could be the perfect shipping solution to the nation’s truck driver shortage. …
Xi Jinping, president of China, recently addressed the ongoing disputes between the U.S. and China over import tariffs and foreign investment in a recent speech. Xi has promised to continue to open the Chinese economy to the U.S. by lowering tariffs on automotive import tariffs. The speech settled the escalating tariff threats and frustrations over…
The electronic logging device (ELD) rule, also known as the ELD mandate, took effect on December 18, requiring commercial drivers in the trucking industry to switch from logging their driving hours on paper to using an electronic logging device. While transportation and logistics firms have raised concerns with the costs associated with equipping their drivers…
All across the globe, subscription-based business models are booming, and changing the face of e-commerce along with them. In fact, visits to subscription retail websites have increased by over 800 percent since 2014. A subscription retail business is a company that sends you a package, usually once a month, of items they’ve picked out…
For those “too old” for trick-or-treating, living Halloween vicariously through your children is a great way to stock up on some free sweets and treats this fall. Be it candy corn, chocolate bars, sour snacks or delicious gummies, Halloween is the absolute best day of the year for those with active sweet tooths. Read on…
With every shipment of goods you transport, you could be risking a financial loss. If something were to go wrong you, could potentially lose both the goods and any potential profits associated with them. These four easy-to-follow steps will help protect your shipments, minimizing stress, as well as financial risk, when shipping. Check Insurance Coverage…
Freight inspection is a vital part of logistics that has the potential to slow down your business. Cargo inspections are used to create detailed analysis of products both before they’re shipped and upon their arrival at the final point of destination. The process is often used as a way to analyze not only the quantity…