Author name: Abe Orgel

eCommerce, General

Amazon Sync: Solving the Hidden Costs of Amazon FBA Shipping

Amazon sellers face a frustrating challenge: high shipping costs and inefficient logistics. When sending inventory to Amazon’s fulfillment network, sellers are often forced to ship products to multiple, cross-country locations—leading to skyrocketing trucking expenses, unnecessary fees, and logistical headaches. Even worse, failing to distribute inventory according to Amazon’s demands can result in products being marked […]

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Brick & Mortar, eCommerce, General, Wholesalers & Distributors

Now is the Time to Prepare for 2025 Tariffs

With the transition to Trump’s presidency looming, businesses in logistics and trade must prepare for potential tariff changes that could reshape supply chains. Here’s how these shifts might impact air cargo, ocean freight, trucking, and import customs—and what you can do now to stay ahead. 1. China Imports: Prepare for Targeted TariffsWhile blanket tariffs across

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Ocean Freight

🚆 Canada Rail Strike Forced to Stop After Week of Disruption

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

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eCommerce

Navigating the Challenges of Amazon FBA: Issues and Best Practices for Sellers

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

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General

Shippers! Brace yourselves! (or not)

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

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General

Critical Updates for Importers: Increased Bond Rates and Potential Tariff Hikes

A few weeks back, some Type 86 shipments coming into Los Angeles were stopped for inspection and found to contain illegal drugs. As a result, some major customs brokers were suspended from processing Type 86 shipments. This has caused delays in inbound shipments, but it’s also expected to have a ripple effect throughout the industry,

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Amazon’s Strategic Shift: Launching a Shein-Like Marketplace to Compete with Fast Fashion Giants

Rumor has it that Amazon is working with Chinese sellers to create a new style of discount marketplace, similar to Shein or Temu, to better compete with the fast fashion brands and provide US buyers a safe, secure experience. Shipping times to the United States would be 9-11 days, much slower than typical Amazon Prime

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