Cargo theft is surging, and not just the kind with bolt cutters and balaclavas. Today’s biggest threat? Strategic theft – fraud committed without any kind of force or weaponry. “I think we’re at an all-time high. I haven’t seen cargo theft at this level,” – Scott Cornell, the national practice transportation lead at Travelers, told […]
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Expanding into Canada without setting up a physical presence? NRI status makes it possible. This checklist has a brief overview of everything you need to get started. For more details on all aspects of the NRI process, click here to read the full article. ✅ What is NRI Status? A Non-Resident Importer (NRI) is a business
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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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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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You’ll definitely be needing a warehouse to house your inventory. It’s a crucial stop on the supply chain train. Whether you’re selling on Amazon, to other businesses or direct to consumers, you need a place to park your goods before they make their way to the next stop. Every business is different and has specific
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Introduction Freight class plays a crucial role in calculating LTL shipping costs, as carriers use the assigned class along with other factors such as distance, mode of transportation, and additional services to determine freight rates and fees for moving goods from one location to another. It’s important you know the correct class at time of
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