More than 8,000 UPS drivers will be trained by Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) “how to recognize and respond to signs of human trafficking activity” according to an article from Transport [...]
2017 international shipping predictions Happy New Year! Welcome to 2017, shippers. Last week, in the last blog of 2016, we took a look back at the top stories of the year. This week, in the first [...]
Thanks for coming back! In our previous blog, we went over how a freight forwarder can help with Amazon shipments. This blog is going to cover the specific requirements that Amazon has for their [...]
During these trying times for ocean carriers in the international shipping industry, carrier alliances dominate the shipping lines, sharing ship operations to reduce costs. On the outside looking [...]
Guest Post By Kevin Hill The freight management industry witnessed some massive changes in 2016 and some of these are likely to last beyond 2017. Shipping services and logistics providers are now [...]
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) are officially going to meet to discuss an early contract extension. Sort of. In a joint press [...]
Last week, BBC News reported that another container ship hit a wall of the newly expanded Panama Canal. Yes, another container ship. After being open for about a month, the enlarged Panama Canal [...]
Finally, all Incoterms defined and in one easy to access place! A video series on Incoterms from Universal Cargo’s Universal Shipping News has just been completed, allowing shippers and [...]
They say change is a constant. What’s certainly constant about change is someone always finds a way to make money on it. U.S. ports are in position to cash in on the upcoming regulation [...]
In the spirit of Devin’s Sevens, today’s blog features the top ten resources Universal Cargo Management offers to help you with your international shipping. This is by no means a [...]
UCM Newsletter Monday, May 16, 2011 We are excited to announce the launch of the new Devin’s 7’s with the release of our new video series 7 HR Tips to [...]
Furniture Market picking up? It is official, the January 2011 Las Vegas Market furniture trade show sent some positive signals within the Industry. The attendance was up 25% from the last market [...]
Here’s episode 1 of that show I’m in! Neat stuff. Be sure to send it to your friends! I had a lot of fun at the premiere party over the weekend. There are no pictures of me, but a [...]
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