Summer is officially upon us and for many, that brings the call of the open road and the need for adventure. For those of you who are smitten with wanderlust and born to be wild, we present our list of 10 great road trip movies. It is certainly not an exhaustive list, or even the […]
Not to be outdone by Google, German vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG announced the introduction of a self-driving truck yesterday. U.S. based Freightliner, in turn, has been given a license by the State of Nevada to begin testing the vehicles on the road. From port automation, to Amazon delivery via drones and now this, the […]
The Beatles sang “I get by with a little help from my friends” way back in 1967. Truer words were never spoken. We all need friends and we want to meet yours. To prove it, we recently rolled out an exciting new referral program. Refer a friend to us and when they place an order […]
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 […]
As the new year dawned a few weeks ago, we had hoped that it would bring good news in the form of a resolution to the nation’s West Coast port congestion woes. Sadly, such was not the case. The standstill at the nation’s West Coast ports drags on, with no end in sight. By all […]
Due to ongoing port congestion issues on the West Coast, particularly the Ports of Los Angeles-Long Beach, ocean carriers are now implementing a Port Congestion Surcharge on all imports. This surcharge is effective immediately. Please see a recent L.A. Times article relating to this matter, if you are unfamiliar with the situation. Per tariff filings […]
‘Tis the Season… To Ship Early With the peak of the holiday shipping here, port congestion at the nation’s two largest container gateways continues to grow, leaving truckers and importers fuming. Severe congestion at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of New York-New Jersey has been widely reported, with the situation in Los […]
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 […]
