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US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

Blue Grace Logistics

We’ve seen cross-border activity steadily grow,” added Demetri Venetis, president of freight forwarding at RXO. “In But there’s definitely been an increase. But there’s definitely been an increase. READ THE FULL ARTICLE to Mexico because for pretty much the entire 2023 the exchange rate has been very atypical.”

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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. WRITTEN BY STEFANY MARTIN / POSTED ON JUNE 9, 2022.

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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Choose CIF or FOB?

Globalior

For a detailed explanation of what these terms mean you can refer to some of our other articles which have more information on both CIF and FOB. CIF and FOB are both marine only terms and can only be used when freight is by ocean or waterway. It is often said that traders should buy on FOB terms and sell on CIF terms.

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Ethics in Supply Chain Management

Globalior

In this article we look at what it means – at least a tactical level, to say that a supply chain is being ethically managed. As a result, some supply chains have extensive day to day interactions with multiple brokers, freight forwarders and other vendors. Vendor selection: Fair and transparent selection process.

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The basics of container stowage planning and why it is so important

Shipping and Freight Resource

This is also to remind everyone in the shipping chain – exporters, agents, freight forwarders , carriers, documentation teams, vessel operators, and stowage planners, the importance of providing and using the correct information for the planning and stowage of the vessel. Article republished with some critical updates.

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What is ISPS and who has to pay it?

Globalior

These regulations define the responsibilities that governmental authorities, port operators, freight forwarders and seamen have to undertake with regards to maritime security. Some of the ISPS objectives are: Collation security information from government authorities. Analysis of information collated.