Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

XPO Logistics Joins Push to Digital Freight Booking

April 16, 2018

Traditional freight brokers are fighting digital load-matching startups with technology of their own.

California State Senator Seeks to Crack Down on Wage Theft in Port Trucking Industry

April 16, 2018

A California state senator is proposing a bill aimed at holding major retailers accountable for using port truck companies that have a history of engaging in wage theft of drivers who are misclassified as independent contractors.

Making Sure the Last (Cross-Border) Mile Doesn’t Hurt Your Business

April 11, 2018

Opinion: How to Make the Most of the Canadian E-Commerce Boom

April 10, 2018

John Costanzo, President, Purolator International

The fight is on for domination of the Canadian e-commerce market, and it’s a significant and burgeoning opportunity.

Customs Regs: A Necessary Evil, or The Key to Competitive Advantage?

April 9, 2018

How those burdensome Customs rules and regulations imposed on importers and exporters can make companies more competitive and efficient.

A Freight Broker’s Cheat Sheet to Regulations and Compliance in 2018

April 5, 2018

Vic Lance, president and founder, Lance Surety Bond Associates

Being a freight broker requires a lot of focus. There’s so much to do to be successful that compliance with regulations and rules can easily slip out of view.

Technology, Start-ups Changing Freight Forwarding Market

February 21, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Forwarders play an important role in obtaining space on airplanes or ocean vessels at the best rate possible for shippers. Long known as a relationship business, much of the forwarders' business traditionally was done by phone, fax machine or in person. Real-time tracking and management of shipments was non-existent, transparent invoices did not exist and neither did electronic document submission. Until now – today thanks to technology and start-ups, the freight forwarding market is changing. -Cathy Morrow Roberson, Founder/Head Analyst, Logistics Trends & Insights LLC

Freight Brokers See Profits Surge on Shipping Rush

February 16, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Freight middlemen are seeing a surge in business as growing economic demand and tight capacity sends companies rushing to find shipping space.

Blockchain Could Revolutionize the World of Supply Chain Management

February 6, 2018

Brewster Smith, principal, Tompkins International

Blockchain, the technology underlying bitcoin, has some challenges to overcome. But the potential applications are so compelling, supply chain managers should quickly learn more about it and begin to conceptualize how it can be applied to their businesses.

Opinion: End Your Global Supply Chain Paper Chase

January 31, 2018

Ty Bordner, senior vice president, marketing & business development, Amber Road

Managing complexity has become a priority for modern-day logistics and supply chain leaders. For many enterprises, however, reliance on cumbersome legacy systems keeps them chained to the costly ways of the past.

Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding freight forwarding and customs brokerage and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering goods to more global customers than ever before using freight forwarding and customs brokerage solutions that manage international business logistics and customs clearance. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using freight forwarding and customs brokerage solutions to power their supply chains.