Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

The Vaccine Cargo Cavalry Prepares for Historic Airlift

October 15, 2020

The medical industry’s dash to produce the world’s first coronavirus vaccines in just a few months is heightening the urgency for the workhorses of global trade to be ready for the historic charge to defeat the disease.

A Safety Net for Tender Rejection

October 11, 2020

Convoy

The freight industry hasn’t seen tender rejection rates this high since 2018. Here's how to navigate the tight market.

A New Approach to Primary Freight

October 11, 2020

Convoy

This approach to primary freight can cut transportation costs up to 19%, and offers 100% tender acceptance.

U.K. Warns of 7,000-Truck Line in Worst-Case Brexit Scenario

September 23, 2020

Bloomberg

Preparing for customs checks on trade with the EU is one of the biggest logistical challenges facing Boris Johnson’s government.

Success in Canada Demands a Uniquely Canadian Logistics Strategy

September 8, 2020

Purolator International

As U.S. businesses rethink their supply chains, many will come to realize the tremendous opportunities that exist just north of the border.

U.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border Plan

September 4, 2020

Bloomberg

Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.

Four Supply-Chain Trends Accelerated by COVID-19

August 25, 2020

Johnathan Foster, SCB Contributor

These are the local and global trends pushed forward by the pandemic — and best practices companies should adopt for long-term success.

Five Reasons Why USMCA Is Good News for U.S.-Canada Trade

August 13, 2020

Purolator International

A new era for U.S.-Canada trade relations began in July.

Be a Supply Chain Game Changer: Resolve Delivery Issues 10x Faster

Be a Supply Chain Game Changer: Resolve Delivery Issues 10-Times Faster

August 12, 2020

Elementum

Here's how companies like Ferrero, ABInBev and Ken's Food have found ways to resolve delivery issues and mitigate on-time penalty fees.

Case Study

How Technology Is Helping a Family-Owned Forwarder to Expand

August 1, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

A small forwarder in Puerto Rico had big dreams of expanding its services to meet the need of multimodal shippers, while complying with all document-filing requirements by government regulators.

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.