Archive: January 2023
January 31, 2023
SCAC Codes Guide
If you have ever shipped goods to or from the United States, you have probably come across a SCAC code on the bills of lading or other shipping documents. SCAC…
READ MORE >January 30, 2023
Cargo vs. Freight: What’s the Difference?
The terms freight and cargo are often used when transporting goods and commodities. The terms may seem the same for people starting with exporting and importing since the line between…
READ MORE >January 30, 2023
A Guide to International Freight Forwarding
Importing and exporting goods from around the world is the core of many profitable businesses. However, international logistics can be complex. There are several factors to consider, including storage, transport…
READ MORE >January 30, 2023
A Guide to Cargo Insurance | Carrier Liability vs. Insurance
The shipping of products and cargo across the world comes with certain risks. Cargo can get damaged, stolen or lost during transport. Weather conditions and backlogs can cause shipping delays…
READ MORE >January 30, 2023
Horse Transportation Costs | Horse Shipping
Safely transporting your horse is a huge responsibility. As a live animal, great care must be taken to ensure your animal's transport process is as safe and stress-free as possible.…
READ MORE >January 25, 2023
EMO-TRANS GmbH Announces ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Certification
EMO-TRANS GmbH was pleased to announce in December that it had successfully achieved ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Certification. “With a globally growing environmental consciousness and the rapidly increasing costs of resources, a workable Environmental Management System (EMS) can create an…
READ MORE >January 25, 2023
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Overhaul US Trucking System
The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act would offer truck drivers up to $10,000 in tax credits and training incentives as part of new bipartisan legislation aimed at retaining and recruiting drivers. The SHIP IT…
READ MORE >January 25, 2023
US Firms Renew Plea to End China Tariffs
US businesses big and small made a fresh push for the Biden administration to remove Trump-era tariffs on Chinese goods as the government considers a formal extension on the hundreds of billions of dollars in levies (source: AJOT).
READ MORE >January 18, 2023
Chicago O’Hare Avoids Labor and Cargo Disruption
A final ground handling agent at Chicago O’Hare International Airport has reached a required labor agreement and will continue cargo operations, sparing several cargo airlines from potential service interruptions. The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) on Tuesday notified freighter operators…
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