Industry Insights.
Insights, updates, and expert guidance to help you navigate a complex logistics world.
Global vs. Regional Sourcing: Striking the Right Balance
Manufacturers are no longer choosing between global or regional sourcing—they’re finding ways to do both. Learn how blended strategies like dual sourcing and nearshoring are helping automotive leaders achieve cost efficiency and resilience.
Ocean Shipping: The Trends and How Ports are Reshaping the Game
Global port investments in deeper berths, automation, rail integration, and greener infrastructure are reshaping ocean shipping by improving reliability, cutting costs, and opening new routing options. For shippers, these changes mean more resilient supply chains, greater sustainability, and the chance to treat ports as strategic nodes rather than just transfer points.
Decoding the East–West Freight Market: What Importers Need to Know
The East–West freight market is entering 2025 with shifting dynamics, from Trans-Pacific volatility to changing Trans-Atlantic flows. Importers need to balance contract and spot strategies, monitor port and canal disruptions, and lean on forwarder insights to keep supply chains resilient and cost-competitive.
2025 Mid-Year Freight Market Recap: What's Ahead for Truckload and Containerized Shipping
Stay ahead of shifting market dynamics with our 2025 Mid-Year Freight Market Recap—covering key trends in truckload and containerized shipping, from rate volatility and capacity shifts to the impact of tariffs and infrastructure investments. Discover what shippers and carriers need to know for the second half of the year.
Freight Forwarding: Precise Timing When Coordinating Global Inbound Flows in Mexico
With Mexico’s strategic role in manufacturing, suppliers and logistics providers need to take measures to understand the complexities involved with inbound flows, from long lead times and cross-border coordination to multimodal transportation and tight production schedules. Let’s explore the specific challenges of coordinating inbound flows from Asia and Europe to Mexico, why these challenges matter, and the best practices for overcoming them.
The Benefit of Integrating International and Domestic Logistics
Supply chain operations are a strategic advantage in today's competitive market. Manufacturers must efficiently transport materials and products while meeting production schedules and customer expectations. Choosing the right logistics partner, especially one that offers both domestic and international services, is crucial for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and achieving business goals.
Trade Policy: Key Strategies for Being Proactive in the Face of Potential Tariffs
As we face threats of U.S. tariffs, importers should review their import data with their U.S. Customs brokers to get a clear picture of the financial impact that increases could have on their business. Learn about the Top Five Strategies to be prepared for tariffs. Review your credit limits and payment terms, and assess your company's risk for bond insufficiency.
Global Ports Update: Navigating Post-Strike Recoveries and Capacity Challenges
The logistics industry is no stranger to disruptions and is moving towards recovery from the ILA strike and collapse of Key Bridge to the resolution of the Port of Montreal strike and the lingering impacts of these events on capacity, rates, and demand. For shippers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers, staying ahead of these developments is essential to planning for the near future.
Automation Use in Ports: Disruption and Opportunity Amid ILA Negotiations
While wages are at the forefront of negotiations between ILA and USMX, automation use in ports remains a significant sticking point in discussions. Negotiations have stalled and there is growing concern about the potential strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. This leads us to take a look at the long-term implications for automation in ports will impact shippers, freight forwarders, and the entire logistics industry.
Optimizing Europe to USA Air Cargo: Best Practices and Strategies
As global trade between Europe and the USA thrives, air cargo is crucial in bridging the transatlantic trade route. We explore strategies and best practices for air cargo from Europe to the USA that help businesses create efficient, cost-effective, and timely supply chains, which requires careful planning and intention.
Navigating Air Cargo Regulations: Ensuring Compliance from Europe to the USA
Shippers and freight forwarders must follow several key compliance regulations when transporting air cargo from Europe to the United States. These regulations ensure the safety, security, and proper handling of cargo entering the US. Proper compliance helps facilitate smooth customs clearance processes and minimize the risk of disruptions. Explore the main compliance regulations required.