Retailers React to Proposed Border Tax

Many companies within the retail industry are becoming concerned about the new proposed border tax. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady proposed the border adjustment tax, which would be phased in over the next five years. Their plan calls for a levy of a 20 percent tax…

What Are Freight Inspections?

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…

Local 3PL Takes a Closer Look at American Rail Freight

As we mentioned in earlier blogs regarding intermodal transportation and warehousing, the transportation and logistics industry is comprised of several unique sectors. These include: warehousing, sea, air, road and railway. This week, we’ll be examining the importance of rail transportation and specifically how it pertains to the Kansas City area. Rail freight transportation is often…

SmartWay Transportation Examines eCommerce Growth

The growth of the Internet and the widespread access of smart devices has turned eCommerce into a force to be reckoned with in the United States. In 2013, eCommerce sales reached nearly $232 billion. Current estimates expect this number to grow to nearly $370 billion by the end of 2017! Studies indicate that over 50…