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There are many reasons why you might need to ship heavy machinery. If you’re in construction, you might have a whole fleet of backhoes, excavators and other equipment that need to travel [...]

The category of personal protective equipment (PPE) covers a broad range of goods and devices. It can refer to anything from gloves to protective clothing, face shields, surgical masks and [...]

Whether you need to move goods across the state or across the country, choosing a domestic freight forwarder to handle the job for you is a wise business move. Professionals in the freight moving [...]

No matter the industry, importing can be a valuable step to help your business grow and expand. Whether you currently import products or are looking to begin, there are many items to consider. [...]

Growing businesses are continuously looking for ways to lower costs and streamline operations while reaching a wider market base. With the rapid expansion of global commerce, savvy businesses [...]

Being able to source high-quality, affordable products to sell to your customers is the lifeblood of all commerce. Without the ability to source products from a variety of reputable suppliers, [...]

Musical instruments are some of the most intricately designed items that manufacturers must ship all across the world. Since musical instrument manufacturers typically produce instruments like [...]

With a growing economy and strong manufacturing base, Vietnam is a valuable trade partner for U.S. businesses in a variety of industries. Importing from Vietnam can allow U.S. businesses to [...]

Indonesia has the fourth-largest labor force in the world, allowing the country to manufacture a wide variety of goods and products for distribution globally. Top exports of Indonesia range [...]

On June 30th, the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s charter expired for the first time since President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the federal credit agency by executive order in 1934. [...]

After just over a year, the contract negotiation process between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has come to an end. The ILWU [...]

Yes, it’s another story of shrinking carrier competition in the international shipping industry. China Ocean Shipping Co., perhaps better known as Cosco, and China Shipping Co. are forming an [...]

If you follow our blog, you probably know about UCM’s most recent contest giveaway, “The Box”, where the winner could pick a tablet of their choice as the prize. In January, we [...]

Guest Blog by Gareth Collins Freight shipments may weigh quite a bit and their storage needs special care, so if you’re planning on shipping cargo of your own you should do your best to [...]

by Jared Vineyard He’s ba-aaaack. Back in November of 2011, I posted a blog on Tony Munoz, editor-in-chief of The Maritime Executive Magazine and MarEx e-Newsletter, calling President Obama out [...]

The last few years have been tough on carriers in the international shipping industry. Rate wars and overcapacity were large factors for hurting the bottom line of the companies that own and [...]

Imagine your workday was a little different than it is. Imagine spending twelve-hour shifts in a cramped space. You don’t get to leave for breaks to eat or even use the bathroom.  You have to [...]