On the 11th of December 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization. This was a momentous occasion for what had … Read More
Furniture Shipping Best Practices
Through the use of modern logistics, it is possible to ship virtually any product of any size. Furniture is one … Read More
How Will the Chinese Golden Week Impact Your Logistics?
The Chinese Golden Week is a week-long national holiday, where all Chinese factories close to celebrate. Typically, importers rush to … Read More
Instant Online Quoting Will be an Essential Tool for Liner Carriers
Søren Skou, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maersk, anticipates all containers may end up using digital technologies to improve … Read More
An Easy to Understand Guide to Pick, Pack and Ship Methods
Order fulfillment is a much more complex and involved process than merely stacking up products in neat piles for delivery. … Read More
A Look to the Past: Dry Cargo Transported on Tankers
In 1872, the first oceangoing steamer designed to carry oil was built. The Belgian-flagged Vaderland was designed and constructed to … Read More
The US Starts to Relocate its Import Sources Away From China
Over the last two years, there has been a drop in U.S. imports from China, the result of an ongoing … Read More
US Imports Drop as Canceled Sailings Increase
Container lines are giving the world an economic window into the future of land-based cargo flow across the United States. … Read More
Rotterdam Forecasts Substantial Impact From COVID-19 Outbreak
Authorities at Port of Rotterdam said last week that global disruption to the supply chains is not the only thing … Read More