How Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) Can Drive Cost Savings for U.S. Shippers

Posted by Brandon Nelson on Oct 23, 2024 9:00:00 AM

In today's global economy, U.S. shippers are constantly searching for ways to reduce costs and streamline operations. 

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Is My Cargo Safe? Freight Security Tips for Global Supply Chains

Posted by Carl Verdon on Sep 25, 2024 3:31:08 PM

The fear of cargo being lost, damaged, or otherwise compromised in transit is a common one. For shippers with international supply chains, these anxieties are intensified by unpredictable factors like war and..

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Infographic: Transloading vs. Cross-Docking

Posted by ATS on Sep 13, 2024 2:05:26 PM

Transloading vs cross-docking — what's the difference? 

While both are commonly-used logistics methods, the difference between transloading and cross-docking is their purposes.

Transloading focuses on ..

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What Is Nearshoring (And Why Should Shippers Care?)

Posted by Patrick Eversman and Jerry Ramirez on Jul 17, 2024 9:00:00 AM

International shipping is, by its very nature, risky business. So many things can disrupt a global supply chain, from sluggish port operations to geopolitical conflict to capacity shortages. Heck, even the..

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Port of Baltimore Reopening: What to Expect

Posted by Carl Verdon on Jun 13, 2024 3:46:40 PM

The Port of Baltimore channel has fully reopened to all vessel traffic as of June 10, 2024, following 11 weeks of painstaking progress clearing debris from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Top 8 Global Freight Forwarders in 2024 (And How to Choose a Provider)

Posted by Carl Verdon on Sep 26, 2022 10:00:00 AM

It’s a big world out there and there’s a lot of freight moving around it. Every year, millions of tons of cargo are transported between nations. This work is shouldered by thousands of transportation..

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The Pros & Cons of Using a Freight Forwarder (+ How to Choose Yours)

Posted by Carl Verdon on Dec 13, 2021 10:00:00 AM

There are 195 countries in the world. The majority of these nations have different governmental structures, values and cultural histories. 194 of these countries are foreign to you. 

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What Does an International Freight Forwarder Do?

Posted by Carl Verdon on Dec 1, 2021 10:00:00 AM

As a shipper looking to move freight to another country, it’s ok if this process leaves you feeling overwhelmed. International transportation is an intricate undertaking and with so much at stake, your..

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