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May 17, 2023
Forwarders’ Associations Seek Improvements at US Cargo Facilities
US air cargo forwarder associations have linked up to lobby both the House and Senate to fund much needed improvements to cargo facilities at airports. At last week’s Transport Logistics event in Munich, Airforwarders Association executive director Brandon Fried told The…
READ MORE >May 11, 2023
Freight Class Guide
Whenever you request rates and book less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services, the carrier will require the proper freight classification for the cargo to provide an accurate quote. This step eliminates…
READ MORE >May 10, 2023
Labor Deal at West Coast Ports Comes Into View
Contract talks between unionized longshore workers and employers at West Coast ports appear to be headed into their final stretch following agreements on several major issues. Some shipping officials familiar with the talks hope a tentative agreement could be reached…
READ MORE >May 2, 2023
EMO Trans Announces Opening of Offices in Bangladesh and Indonesia
EMO Trans, Inc., a leading provider of international logistics and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of three new offices in Bangladesh and four new offices in Indonesia. “Both Indonesia and Bangladesh have vibrant economies offering vast…
READ MORE >April 27, 2023
What Is Liftgate Service?
Regardless of your industry, you likely rely on transportation services in some way. Whether shipping out your product, moving products between warehouses or accepting shipments from suppliers, transportation services…
READ MORE >April 27, 2023
Freight Shipping Glossary
Understanding logistics and transport begins with technical terms and industry-specific jargon. This comprehensive freight shipping glossary defines all the essential words and terms to help you feel comfortable partnering…
READ MORE >April 13, 2023
How to Navigate Supply Chain Uncertainty
Supply chain uncertainty typically refers to unpredictable events that cause changes in fulfillment or profit. When this occurs, many businesses struggle to make decisions in response because it's difficult to…
READ MORE >April 12, 2023
Operations at Los Angeles/Long Beach Ports Resume Amid Uncertainty
Container terminals at the port complex of Los Angeles and Long Beach reopened on Friday evening after a 24-hour work stoppage, but there is still no contract negotiation breakthrough. Hopes of a resolution to the impasse in talks between the…
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