logistics

It’s time to look at what’s happening with freight rates. Whenever there’s a disaster, crisis, or disruption to a major shipping hub, freight rates are impacted. Usually, that [...]

This is a guest post by Jake Cavanaugh. A shipment misses its deadline. Customs flags the wrong forms. A truck arrives at the wrong warehouse dock. These things don’t just happen in theory. They [...]

This is a guest post by Victor Kowalski. Freight. That one word – simple, sturdy, even a little old-fashioned – belies a world of complexity that’s likely keeping your average logistic manager [...]

Air freight disruption and delays are happening in the U.S. and Canada because of winter storms and a Delta Airlines crash that happened at the Toronto airport last week. Eric Kulisch reports in [...]

This is a guest post by Melissa Carter. International businesses are optimistic about the expansion into emerging markets that offer rapidly developing economies and growing middle classes. [...]

This is a guest post by Harrison Clarke. Recent changes in maritime law have ushered in a new era for those of you who import and export goods. The landscape of international trade is [...]

This is a guest post by Charlotte Sanders. The power of big data is driving a seismic shift in the logistics sector, which is the foundation of world trade. Logistics is embracing a data-driven [...]

This is a guest post by Evelyn Thistlewood. Navigating the complexities of international trade requires a strategic approach to handling unexpected ocean freight issues. In a world where global [...]

In case you were worried the government isn't upping its involvement enough in international shipping and the supply chain with recent legislation, including the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 [...]

This is a guest post by Evelina Thorne. Air freight regulations, often intricate and dynamic, demand unwavering attention from U.S. business professionals involved in import and export. [...]

This is a guest post by Moyofade Ipadeola. Your business can't do without shipping, yes. But who says you have to do the shipping yourself? Let’s face it; the complexities of import and export [...]

The Future of Ocean and Air Freight: Ensuring the Longevity of Your Logistics Strategy This is a guest post by Cris Mark Baroro. Today's intricate global trade system demands efficient and [...]

Even people who have never swung a club know that business is done on the golf course. If you don't play, you're missing out. Don't know how to play? Universal Cargo is hosting a golf event that [...]

This is a guest post by Gale Richards. Shipping oversized cargo can present a unique set of challenges that require specialized knowledge and expertise. Oversized cargo refers to any shipment [...]

The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) claimed today to have reached a "tentative agreement" with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) on "certain key issues." Immediately, it [...]

This is a guest post by Alice Lawrence. In today's frantic business environment, meeting deadlines is more important than ever. When shipments are late, businesses risk losing customers and [...]

This is a guest post by Geoff Whiting. Freight rates can fluctuate wildly, and those fluctuations can have a significant impact on your bottom line. For manufacturers, these are even more [...]

This is a guest post by Kayla Hyde. Logistics and supply chain management is becoming increasingly important in today's fast-paced business world. Outsourcing logistics services could help many [...]

This is a guest post by Kenneth Seamus. A lot of people seem convinced that logistics are simply about moving goods from one place to another. That all they need in order to boast of having [...]

Importers, and shippers in general, had a rough couple of years when it came to international shipping after the pandemic hit. But the landscape, or ocean-scape, looks quite different now. [...]