In order to fulfill his campaign promise of reshaping the agreement, President Trump is working with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in order to determine whether or not the country should withdraw from the agreement or renegotiate its terms. Over the past few weeks, many logistics providers have called for Lighthizer to attempt to modernize…
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…
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…
Have you ever been to an aquarium and felt yourself wondering where all of these aquatic animals came from? You know that they aren’t native to your local pet store, but rather that they had to travel from some far off exotic place. Did you find yourself wondering how something like a whale or shark…
The need to transport goods from one location to another, whether it be a warehouse, a storefront, a manufacturer or a customer, is vital for businesses to succeed. In order to help serve shippers and customers alike, SmartWay Transportation is sharing several tips to follow in order to try and reduce overall shipping costs. …
In today’s world, there are a lot of ways to ship freight from one location to another. You can utilize air routes, sea, railways or even the road. You could use one of those options or you could utilize a mixture of them. This is often referred to as intermodal shipping. Many define Intermodal freight…
One of the biggest questions companies ask us is how to optimize or make the most out of their supply chain and logistics management. Proper optimization can allow companies the tools and opportunities to success and grow their business to new levels. When it comes to maximizing your supply chain, there’s a lot to consider,…