Why is Shipping from China So Expensive? There is no doubt that the recent pandemic has changed the face of the logistics industry significantly. The effects of the shut down of supply chains, port congestion, and cancellation of sailing and flight schedules will be felt for a long, indefinite amount of time. Trade between China and the US is no …
Why space and equipment are important to your ocean shipment.
We all know how overwhelming shipping your freight can be. There’s a lot of aspects to take into account. For example, choosing freight forwarders that have the most experience with the best references. Here, in this article, we’re going to discuss the best freight forwarding tips so you can feel confident about choosing a freight forwarder. What exactly is freight …
Finding a freight forwarding company that works well for you can be frustrating. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons when choosing a freight forwarding company. You may be asking yourself, what’s so different about each company? The fact of the matter is that each company has its own requirements, prices, and process. Some even have their own personal …
There’s a lot to be said about global shipping. It’s how we as consumers acquire so many things in such a short amount of time. Have you ever wondered about the many tasks you have to do before you can ship? How do you go about shipping something small versus a large shipment of cargo? Preparing Your Shipment Finding the …
China’s eCommerce market has significantly grown over the past half a decade. It has become one of the world’s favorite import and shipping destinations. For most people, however, shipping to China is still a great challenge. This is because of their strict policies regarding the import of international products. Below, we have combined 15 tips to help you understand these …
The Role of a Freight Forwarder Explained One of the most common questions we get asked is: What does a freight forwarder do? The answer is not always the simplest to explain. The reason being that as freight forwarders we do many things. The simplest Freight Forwarders specialize in making things go from point A to point B. That may …
Yes we can and yes we do! Here are some pics of one of our latest moves. We moved this boat for a customer from Florida to Antigua, West Indies. Of course, this boat does not fit in your standard shipping container. So it moved on a RoRo vessel (roll on roll off) by means of going on to a …
The most common question we receive as freight forwarders is: “How much does it cost to ship from point A to point B”? This is an entirely reasonable inquiry when importing or exporting goods internationally. After all, as a business, your bottom line is the ultimate concern. But are there other factors to consider when inquiring about freight rates for your goods?
Things to consider when shipping by air.