As Hurricanes Harvey and Irma made landfall on the Southern United States and Caribbean, life and commerce essentially stood still. Residents fled to shelters, were held up in their homes, or evacuated the area as these major weather events ravaged…
Cargo logistics is the term given to the process of shipping or moving items from place to place. It involves not only the packaging and pricing of the item, but also how it is shipped and the route by which…
When visiting your favorite shipping company to send a package, one of the questions you need to answer is whether you want to pay for shipping insurance. Like other types of insurance, shipping insurance protects against loss or damage of…
College students always love to receive care packages from home, especially around exam time. It is tempting for parents to send all of their children's favorite foods when they are missed. In most cases, shipping food to students is easy to…
When it comes to Latin American cargo shipping, air cargo services are necessary for managing and controlling the flow of goods. However, before you send any types of freight overseas, it's important to understand the rules and limitations that apply…
If you own or manage a company that produces or distributes consumer or B2B goods, you know that getting your products to your customers quickly and efficiently can make or break your business. Using a freight consolidation company can be…
Cargo companies have long provided ocean shipping services all over the world. Since these companies send various types of freight, there are specific types of cargo ships used for these industries. While international purchasing agents will select the appropriate type…
Online ordering is forever growing in popularity. A decade ago we may have been paying our bills online and purchasing clothing, but the use of the Internet wasn't nearly what it is today. Currently, we're in the age where we…
You might feel like shipping food requires much less packing today because the time it takes to ship a package is much less than it once was. However, if you're shipping perishables, it doesn't matter how long the estimated delivery…
The shipping industry has many hidden environmental costs, most of which start with the party shipping the goods. By refining your shipping practices to cut down on waste and transportation, you can lower your carbon footprint while still providing your…
