Purchase of Dutch parcel-delivery firm would allow U.S. rival to expand in Europe Antitrust Issues Remain in the EU Fewer Choices for Shippers DHL’s EU lobbying power remains a factor In a widely anticipated move, plans for FedEx to buy TNT were announced last Thursday by the Memphis based delivery giant. The deal has been […]
Let’s face it, changing freight forwarders can be a real hassle. It takes time and effort to find a good one and training them on your company’s procedures and service requirements is like house-breaking a new puppy. Who has time for it? Moreover, choose poorly and it can have a huge negative impact your company […]
Why Me? – What causes an exam Types of Exams – VACIS, Tailgate, USDA and Intensive How to minimize the likelihood of an exam Overview They have been called the two worst words in shipping: “Custom Exam”. That phrase can strike fear in the heart of even the most seasoned shipper or logistics professional. In […]
Quick, what do travel agencies, printed encyclopedias and the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system have in common? Answer: They are all obsolete. Each of those three are relics of a bygone era. Sure, you can still call a local travel agent to book a flight to Miami, but why? Key up Expedia.com and book […]
OK, let’s face it, choosing the right pallets for international shipping does not usually make for stimulating intellectual discourse. Their proper usage is not a great conversation starter. Nonetheless, if you have stopped by this site, chances are you have more than a passive interest in shipping. Therefore, we will take a chance that you […]
By Blake Cotcamp Meteorology Intern Summary: The long, harsh winter for the Eastern United States is still going strong, as March will be welcomed in by a potent, late season winter storm that is expected to affect the eastern half of the country. The storm system that brought much-needed rain to California is expected to […]
Since late last year, shippers have struggled with both a serious shortage of container chassis, as well as port congestion at the nation’s largest ports. These two challenges are inter-related and have been especially severe at the nations’s busiest ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey. Matters have been compounded on the East […]
By Blake Cotcamp Meteorology Intern Summary: The continuously active winter for the United States could bring treacherous conditions to the South this week, as a potentially dangerous ice storm appears to be in store for Atlanta and parts of Northern Georgia. The same system is also expected to bring some snow to the Mid-Atlantic Region […]
Widespread Snow Across the United States Slows Shipping By Blake Cotcamp Meteorology Intern Summary: In this week’s global weather synopsis, a snowy winter for the Northern Hemisphere is expected to continue this week as another winter storm takes aim for the eastern half of the United States, where predicted snow totals have the potential to cause […]
In the age of Amazon Prime, free shipping and drones delivering packages directly to your residence, we thought we would offer you a little bit of down-to-earth advice while Amazon.com works the kinks out of their drone program. After all, who doesn’t like to save on shipping? In today’s article, we take a look […]
