Robots present advantages that, combined with human brain and brawn, make for optimum operations that improve the lives of workers, too.

The coronavirus pandemic has made it clear that humans make supply chains vulnerable to failure. Greater reliance on automated solutions will be a given from here on out.

It's About 500 miles from New York City to Toronto, but it can take as long as two weeks to complete deliveries. In fact, for many U.S. businesses, deliveries to and across Canada take significantly longer than those in the states.

Here's what it takes to successfully import and export — and a checklist to audit your current trade compliance program.

Logistics efficiency, tax savings and enhanced cash flow lead the list of benefits available through foreign-trade zones. 

On-time deliveries, cost management and meeting customer expectations are just a few concerns that prevent small businesses from expanding to the Canadian market.

A surge in volume is straining the resources of global customs agencies. Here's how the international trade community is responding, and how shippers may be impacted.

The International Chamber of Commerce has released its revised list of international shipping terms. Here are this year's new rules of the road.  

To meet today's complex fulfillment requirements, many e-commerce businesses are turning to direct-ship strategies — whereby vendors maintain control of inventory and order fulfillment.  

Customs compliance can be difficult, and mistakes happen. But U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers several paths for rectifying errors.