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..
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..
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.
What Are Incoterms? International Commercial Terms Meanings and Usages
Posted by Zach Ticha on Jun 5, 2024 11:45:00 AM
The transportation industry is brimming with jargon; terminology, acronyms and abbreviations that are unique to the business of freight movement. To the uninitiated, the sheer amount of things to learn and..
Understanding Air Cargo Shipments: A Freight Shipper’s Guide
Posted by Richard Phillips on May 29, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Shipping freight by air for the first time — or even the 101st time! — can feel overwhelming, especially for shippers unfamiliar with the many unique terms and processes involved.
How Port Closures Impact Domestic & International Shipping
Posted by Jay Thomassen on Mar 28, 2024 3:00:00 PM
Whether a port closes due to a worker strike, extreme weather, or an infrastructure failure, it represents a major hiccup in the supply chains of shippers around the world.
10 Busiest U.S. Ports in 2024 (and How to Choose One)
Posted by Carl Verdon on Jun 12, 2023 10:00:00 AM
In its 2022 Review of Maritime Transport, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) states that marine vessels carried more than 80 percent of global trade cargo volumes in 2022. This..