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Feb 11, 2020 | Transportation and Supply Chain News
Navigating Trade Policy Changes: The Crucial Role of 3PL Partnerships in the Shipping Industry
by Jessica Gelman | June 9, 2023 | Future in Logistics | 0 Comments
International trade operates within a complex web of policies and regulations, with trade policies significantly shaping the shipping industry. Changes in these policies can disrupt supply chains, increase costs, and impact shipping routes. In such a dynamic...
The US-UK Trade Relationship
by Jessica Gelman | June 7, 2023 | Transportation and Supply Chain News | 0 Comments
The US-UK trade relationship is one of the largest in the world, with two-way trade between the countries valued at over $200 billion annually. The US is the UK’s largest single trading partner, while the UK is the seventh-largest trading partner of the US. Each...
The Future of Freight Forwarding
by Jessica Gelman | June 2, 2023 | Future in Logistics | 0 Comments
Every industry changes over time, and ours is no exception. The past few years have already reshaped the landscape in a ton of ways, as we’ve all had to overcome challenges nobody saw coming. We faced multiple crises, saw high peaks and low valleys, and the scrappiest...
Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Shipping and Logistics Operations
by Jessica Gelman | May 26, 2023 | Transportation and Supply Chain News | 0 Comments
When we think of artificial intelligence, our minds often conjure up images of futuristic robots or complex algorithms. However, AI is more than just a sci-fi concept; it has rapidly made its way into various industries, revolutionizing the way we work. One area it’s...
Recent Wins and Challenges in the Ocean Freight Industry
by OL USA | May 19, 2023 | Supply Chain Problems | 0 Comments
COVID-19 hit the ocean freight industry hard. First, it was the disruptions, as global supply chains crashed under historical consumer demand and sky-high expectations aired with equally meteoric slowdowns and shutdowns. But the rapid evolution of shipping and...
What’s Changing in the Shipping Industry?
by Jessica Gelman | May 4, 2023 | Future in Logistics, Supply Chain Problems | 0 Comments
The ocean freight industry is facing multiple challenges that are driving significant changes in the way carriers operate. From environmental concerns to digitization and automation, and increasing price competition, carriers must navigate a complex landscape to...
U.S. Imports Gained in March
by Jessica Gelman | April 20, 2023 | Supply Chain Problems, Transportation and Supply Chain News | 0 Comments
Imports gained in March. What do experts say about the future? Sales of imported products in the US in recent quarters have been declining, and businesses have been struggling to bounce back. Primarily, that decline has been driven by the huge volatility in consumer...
The Impact of Price Volatility
by Jessica Gelman | April 11, 2023 | Supply Chain Problems, Transportation and Supply Chain News | 0 Comments
It’s been a perfect pricing storm for shipping and logistics companies. COVID-19 and subsequent rebounds, labor unrest, and supply chain disruptions have led to massive price volatility and wildly fluctuating shipping rates. For brands that rely on a steady supply...
The Shipping Industry’s Struggle with Emissions
by Jessica Gelman | April 3, 2023 | Future in Logistics | 0 Comments
Consider the typical transport charter. A shipowner is tasked with moving cargo from point A to point B as quickly as possible, regardless of port traffic. Efficiency is so prized that, in many cases, customers will even pay additional for demurrage—waiting at...
Durable Goods Sales Are Still Down. Will They Bounce Back?
by Jessica Gelman | March 28, 2023 | Future in Logistics, Supply Chain Problems | 0 Comments
Products that people sell mainly fall into two categories: “durable” or “consumable.” They’re pretty much exactly what they sound like. Consumable goods are made, shipped, and sold to be used and discarded or recycled within a short period of time—things like paper...