How US-China Trade War Impacts International Shipping and Retail?

January 14, 2020

As tensions between the US and China started to escalate, the retail industry was probably the first to experience the unpleasant consequences of a trade war. With the US eventually putting $250 billion of Chinese goods under 25 percent tariffs, retailers now have to deal with higher prices and difficulties...

A Decade in Logistics: 3 Shifts That Impacted Logistics

January 7, 2020

The past decade felt like everything has sped up. The economy, technology, and development of many industries have experienced a substantial jump in growth. For logistics and transportation, it has been a decade of huge and really impactful shifts. Mainly driven by the steady invasion of technology, the industry was...

2020 Logistics Outlook: 3 Trends That Will Make an Impact

December 24, 2019

The start of the new decade marks many significant shifts in the logistics and transportation industry. The past few years in the logistics and transportation industry brought the most contradictory and fast-growing trends to the spotlight. Digital revolution, industry automation, self-driven trucks, robotic devices, blockchain-enabled supply chains, and many more...

Oil and Gas Industry Outlook 2020: What to Expect

December 17, 2019

2019 is coming to an end, which means it’s time to wrap up the year and define key trends for the oil and gas industry in 2020. Last year was a tense period for the oil and gas industry, and for the U.S. economy in general. Ongoing tension with the...

How Does Healthcare Shipping and Delivery Work?

December 10, 2019

Just like any other industry, healthcare and pharmacy institutions require fast and reliable shipping solutions. For the health industry, compliance and shipping speed are critical factors. Whether it’s prescription drugs delivery or urgent hospital supply shipping, time and organization matter. Any disruption or delay can lead to serious consequences, so...

What Is Guaranteed LTL Delivery In Freight Shipping?

December 3, 2019

While LTL shipping remains a very common and efficient shipping solution for many retailers and businesses, transit time is not the strongest side of LTL. Delivery time is an important concern for many shippers, and those who ship less than truckload know that it takes a bit longer to ship...

Trending Transportation Updates: November 2019

November 26, 2019

There were many new and exciting transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates in November! Transportation Updates: November 2019 Walmart Canada launches world’s largest blockchain application The retail giant has recently announced its plan to set up a huge...

How Technology Can Help Midstream Transportation Companies?

November 19, 2019

Technology and innovation are changing our world and the way we live. These shifts are affecting every single industry, and the energy industry is one of the most influenced branches of the global economy. Upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors all require digital transformation for efficient operations and cost reduction. For...

What are the Best Practices for Efficient Carrier Management?

November 12, 2019

Customers are the main focus of businesses now, and logistics companies are no exception. Many logistics companies are customer focused and often forget about another party involved - freight carriers. Carrier performance is a major contributor to a company’s success, and that’s why proper carrier management should be implemented in...

What Is Project Cargo Logistics?

November 5, 2019

What does project cargo logistics mean? Project cargo, or project freight logistics, is a special type of freight shipping that suggests moving high-volume and high-price freight. Sometimes, project cargo is so complex to arrange that it requires changing the infrastructure, combination of modes, handling equipment, specific time frames, and other...