5 Steps to Minimize Supply Chain Disruption
It is every business owner’s worst nightmare—getting the call that your shipment will not make it to the dock. With orders piling up, a late shipment has a ripple effect. Without the inventory, you can’t…
International Shipping: What You Need to Know in 2023
In recent years, eCommerce has become an increasingly powerful force in the world market. Oberlo set the growth rate for global eCommerce at 9.7% this year. eCommerce has changed the game for many would-be entrepreneurs…
Supply Chains – Will the Challenges Continue Into 2023?
Did you know that nearly 50% of businesses fail within the first five years? The good news is that there are steps you can take in order to prevent this scenario. Unfortunately, the supply chain…
How a Customs Broker Can Positively Impact Your Supply Chain
Market research estimates the customs brokerage market size in the U.S. to be more than $4 billion as of 2022. This industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.5% between…
How a Customs Broker Can Help You Manage Your Shipments Effectively
Import prices skyrocketed in January of 2021 and are higher than they have been in 11 years! You know how frustrating this can be if you’re having trouble clearing your shipments on time and at…
Why a Customs Broker Is Key to Maintaining Your Business’ Supply Chain
Did you know that in 2019, approximately 80% of American imports were goods? This highlights why America is one of the largest importing countries in the world. Your business relies on goods coming in from…
Top 7 Supply Chain Challenges for Businesses in 2022
No surprise that inflation is on the rise as the pandemic wears on. Over the last year, inflation increased 6.2%, and much has to do with supply chain challenges. Working through these issues as higher…
How Can a Customs Broker Help You to Protect Your Revenue?
Did you know that in 2019 over 80% of U.S. imports were goods? This just goes to show why the United States is one of the biggest importing countries in the world. Imported goods were…
Understanding What Shipping Delays Mean for Holiday Shopping
Twelve percent of U.S. consumers plan to complete their holiday shopping for 2021 by Halloween. Consumers are looking to avoid mishaps after experiencing shipping delays last holiday season during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic….
How Are Global Shipping Rates Determined?
The chaos of worldwide shipping is driving up international shipping costs. Freight costs are reaching $2.7 billion in pre-tax earnings. When it comes to international shipping rates, freight forwarder costs can be dependent upon many…