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It’s certainly been an interesting past few months in the container shipping industry; from the upcoming IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Fuel requirements, Brexit (Yikes!), US-China tariff negotiations; it’s refreshing to get back to basics and talk about the container industry.
However, today the container business seems to be more logistical than purely shipping.
What’s new in alliances?
Continue reading “Alliances, Carriers and Logistics!”Importers all over the world are required to use a harmonized tariff schedule code on their products, but what is an HTS code?
Well, it’s a set of numbers, usually between six and 10, that identifies a product so that a country’s government can quickly know what is in a shipment that’s coming to their shores, how much to tax the products in that shipment, and whether or not other agencies need to be involved (for regulated items such as some foods, drugs, alcohol, firearms, and more.
Here’s more on what a Harmonized Tariff Schedule, or HTS, code is and its history.
Continue reading “A Brief History of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Codes!”Understanding last mile logistics is only half the battle. Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile delivery logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation.
This is the only way shippers can safeguard their position in the market and continue to provide products to their consumers. In fact, an effective last mile logistics strategy must consider these nine key points.
Continue reading “9 Key Considerations in an Effective Last Mile Delivery Strategy”The next time you find everything you need on the shelves of your local grocery store, say a silent prayer for the truckers. You may not realize it, but these guys are responsible for putting food on your table. Domestic shipping will come to a halt if the trucking industry suddenly has a downfall. And a truck driver’s life involves spending the majority of their time on the roads, away from their loved ones, and lack the recognition other essential services get.
However, the supply chain is heavily dependent on them. The trucking industry is a big part of the US economy: around 902,000 individuals find their livelihood by being on the roads.
If you have ever wondered what an average day in a truck driver’s life was like, we have the answers below:
Continue reading “A Look into a Truck Driver’s Life!”Transporting heavy machinery is a challenge. Performing a successful transport requires expert planning, preventative measures and strategic execution. Many times, heavy equipment hauling involves moving long distances and oversized loads.
Here, we’ll uncover the challenges of transporting heavy equipment and the strategies you can use to ensure a successful move.
Continue reading “Overcoming Challenges When Transporting Heavy Equipment!”When you’re considering making an investment in used heavy equipment, whether you’re buying from a local dealer moving a trade-in or from online heavy equipment auctions, it’s important to make sure that you’re making a sound investment to minimize risk. Part of that process involves conducting a thorough inspection of the heavy equipment in question.
Following a checklist can provide direction as you go through the inspection process, telling you what to look for, what to test and what issues should raise significant concerns when purchasing a piece of heavy equipment.
Continue reading “Used Heavy Equipment Inspection Checklist!”Container specifications and measurements are essential for businesses and organizations looking to safely transport their goods, products, or materials. Understanding container sizes is essential for successful transport, whether you need to ship perishables across the country or store large-scale products locally.
In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn about standard shipping containers and custom-built solutions—everything from identifying typical measurements of standard containers to determining how best to utilize your space to maximize storage potential.
For those managing a tight budget and timeline, this guide will clarify what options are available so that you can find the perfect solution while staying within your goals.
Continue reading “A Comprehensive Guide to Container Specifications and Measurements!”Sales of e-bikes took off during the past year and show no signs of slowing down. If federal legislation for electric bicycle tax credits becomes law, many more people may adopt this excellent form of green transportation.
However, shipping an electric bicycle presents a unique set of challenges, as anyone who had a mid drive electric bike for sale and had to ship it can tell you.
Bikes are big and bulky, and an e-bike may be even bigger than a standard bike with a heavier frame. Plus, the lithium battery that powers the bicycle creates additional hurdles for shipping.
Continue reading “How Do You Ship an Electric Bicycle?”Lift gate trailers look like any other enclosed trailer, but with one major difference. They have a gate at the back that can lower down from the trailer to the ground.
Since they add weight to the trailer, these are not commonly used unless the receiver requires them. Despite that, these are fairly common trailers that can be very beneficial under the right circumstances.
Continue reading “Lift Gate Trailers – What You Need to Know”If you are currently moving with your employees to a new workplace, such as a new office, you may be worried about how you are transporting supplies and equipment to this new location without any problems.
So, if you are concerned about this, here are a few tips that can allow you to transport all your supplies between A and B seamlessly.
Continue reading “Tips for Transporting Supplies Between Old and New Workplaces!”Golden visas are becoming increasingly popular among Americans seeking permanent residency or visa travel without hassles around Europe. But these types of programs are still a bit unknown to the majority of Americans who are thinking to relocate to another country, or continent.
There are still many misconceptions about Golden Visas Europe, and even though each of them has its own specificities, there are common characteristics that everyone should be aware of before even considering applying.
Continue reading “4 Facts to Know Before Applying for Golden Visas in Europe!”As dawn breaks over California’s bustling Port of West Sacramento, a distinctive hum fills the air. It’s not the typical roar of diesel engines, but the smooth, electric purr of a fleet of electric forklifts, dutifully transporting their cargo off ships with a markedly reduced carbon footprint.
This is the future as envisioned by stringent green transportation mandates such as those recently implemented in California. These mandates, whilst widely celebrated by environmental advocates, have raised numerous questions concerning their impact on supply chains.
Continue reading “How Will Green Transportation Mandates Impact Supply Chains?”People often underestimate what an incredible career that truck driving can be, but we can think of so many reasons that truck driving jobs can help you feel accomplished and fulfilled, while also making great money, with room to grow.
First off, if you enjoy driving, traveling, and seeing new places, truck drivers jobs give you the opportunity to do this every day, while getting paid. In addition to this, trucking jobs allow you to build a successful career, without having to spend years and years training and offer many kinds of benefits.
Continue reading “The Benefits of Truck Driving Jobs!”The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. The terms freight broker and freight agent are often confused in the cargo and shipping sector. And it’s easy to see why.
Freight brokers and agents contribute significantly to optimizing the shipping process. They do this by correctly matching client requirements and carrier capacities. And while a freight broker is different from a freight agent, their concerns and responsibilities may overlap in some instances.
So, what are the differences and similarities between a freight broker and freight agent? Is one better than the other? You’ll discover the answers by understanding what a freight broker and freight agent are.
Continue reading “What’s the Difference Between a Freight Broker and Freight Agent?”Though field testing for automated vehicles has been relatively successful some hurdles to full implementation remain.
Namely, consumer acceptance and comfort in riding in these vehicles. Also, alarming is the idea of an 80,000 lb commercial tractor-trailer rolling down the interstate on autopilot.
Additional concerns include who will be servicing these vehicles and the threat of domestic terrorism by system hacking.
Continue reading “Automated Vehicles – An Update!”
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