Hong Kong's port development is losing to competition from South China ports. In a government commissioned report, Hong Kong's share of South China cargo had fallen from more than 70 percent in 2011 to below 40 percent. Hong Kong has become the less preferred choice for shipping South China cargo.
An agreement to solve the slowdown in shipping on the West Coast may be reached soon. According to Dustin Stoker, the Director of Operations at Port of Tacoma “We remain hopeful that there will be a tentative agreement in place by today or tomorrow to discuss at the meeting next week, and that voting will take place after that. Hopefully productivity will get back to normal”.
When you have hazardous material that needs to be transported, GlobalForwarding.com and its network of over 85 national & regional LTL carriers can help! Our employees are trained experts and can help answer your questions, and make sure that you are in compliance with laws and regulations. It is important to note that state and federal regulations not only apply to the carrier, but to the shipper as well.
The World Trade Center in New Orleans reports that Louisiana exports are up 9.3% half way through the hear. The export growth has been spurred largely by agriculture, gas and oil goods - making Louisiana rank number 6 out of all 50 states. "After a slower year in 2013 and a currently sluggish national export growth at 3 percent, Louisiana's midyear numbers are very exciting. Exports from our state are up 9.3 percent over the last year and outpacing the national average," said Dominik Knoll, CEO of the World Trade Center."
Sometimes, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors receive inquires from overseas companies who whish to distribute or resell their products. In many cases, the request is denied or not taken seriously because of the complexities that are sometimes feared when customs and international shipping becomes involved. GlobalForwarding.com has a team of experts who are able to assist shippers with obtaining instant rates for shipments, helping with paperwork and customs issues, and planning overall logistcs and movement of products. In such cases, both revenues and profits can
Plastic pallets are becoming a common sight these days. The reasons are quite clear - plastic pallets have many advantages compared to their wood counterparts.
For starters, plastic pallets are easy to sanitize because they can be washed and disinfected between shipments. In foodservice logistics, this feature can help to reduce cross contamination and can also prevent the spread of foodborne illness because they don't absorb pathogens.
The manufacturing industry has seen huge innovations in the past 10 years, from advanced barcode scanners, conveyor systems and robotics to 3D printing and more. Just like the manufacturing industry, the transportation sector has seen new technology develop over recent years. Transportation, logistics and distribution systems have become completely computerized, allowing companies to have better control and visibility over their supply chains. In turn, companies require a more advanced level of computer literacy and ability to adapt to technology among new employees.
The ocean import/export team at GlobalForwarding.com has pointed out one of the most frequently asked questions among customers who are shipping freight overseas.
One of the most popular questions relates to the documentation & paperwork needed to import or export cargo. The answer is that the documentation required varies based on whether the shipment is an import or export, as well as the commodity being shipped.
Find out 3 of the top reasons that most of the nation's largest companies use 3PLs and freight forwarders to help manage their supply chain.
1. Flexibility- Forwarders and 3PLs often have a network of carriers who can move a shipment at any given time. Having many options means that by working with a 3PL, you automatically have access to different carriers who can come through if an original plan falls apart. This means less disruption and an increased likelihood of on-time delivery.
