LCL vs. Air vs. FCL: Why Landed Cost Matters More Than Freight Rate When choosing between Air Freight, LCL (Less-than-Container Load), and FCL (Full Container Load), most shippers focus on freight rates per CBM (cubic meter). However, the real decision should be based on landed cost—the total cost of moving goods from origin to final […]
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Set Clear Expectations with Your Supplier The first step in ensuring timely production is setting clear expectations. If you don’t take your deadlines seriously, your supplier won’t either. Make it clear that the production deadline is non-negotiable and that you will hold them accountable for meeting it. Implement a Penalty Clause A penalty clause encourages
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I am disappointed by Trump’s recent post and his siding with the unions in their dispute over automation. You see, I am in logistics, and during COVID-19, I witnessed firsthand the devastating inefficiencies caused by outdated port operations. From unprecedented congestion to record delays, these inefficiencies disrupted the supply chain in ways that had
Automation or Stagnation: Why the U.S. Can’t Afford to Resist Progress Read Post »
The freight industry faced another significant challenge last week as a Canada rail strike caused delays and disruptions across supply chains. The strike, which lasted for seven days before being forcibly stopped, highlighted the vulnerabilities in transportation networks and left port congestion in its wake. What Happened During the Strike? Rail workers walked off the
🚆 Canada Rail Strike Forced to Stop After Week of Disruption Read Post »
Amazon has long been the go-to platform for businesses looking to streamline their e-commerce operations. However, as many Amazon sellers will attest, the road to maintaining a seamless inventory flow to Amazon FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) warehouses is riddled with growing pains. From placement fees to delays in receiving inventory, sellers are facing unprecedented hurdles
Navigating the Challenges of Amazon FBA: Issues and Best Practices for Sellers Read Post »
2024 ILWU Strike at Vancouver Port: What North America Needs to Know The ILWU union strike in Vancouver port is not gaining any coverage from media outlets. but it has been ongoing for a week now. Canada largely depends on the Vancouver port for its inbound and outbound shipments for all of British Columbia,
Silent But Mighty: The Overlooked ILWU Strike Rocking North American Trade in 2024 Read Post »
Preparing for Potential Tariff Hikes Under President-Elect Trump: Key Strategies for Importers. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, importers and industry leaders face potential challenges with proposed 60% tariffs on goods manufactured in China. For those in international trade, the question becomes, “What should we do?” This article offers practical
Shippers! Brace yourselves! (or not) Read Post »
Analyzing the Trump approach to International Trade. While no one can foresee the future, Trump has thrown the word ‘Tariffs’ around a lot. We don’t know where exactly he will go with this but I have some strong suspicions. Read on to see my take, based on my years on analyzing the ebb and flow
“Trump’s 2025 Agenda: Tariffs, Trade, and the Future of American Imports” Read Post »
