During the past few decades, Free Trade Zones, or Foreign Trade Zone (collectively, FTZ) have become a growing phenomenon as … Read More
Changes Coming to Incoterms 2020
As the decade comes to an end, preparations for a revision of rules are being made to introduce a new … Read More
The 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study: Highlights on the Current State of the 3PL Market
The 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study revealed a continuation of positive relationships. Shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are using … Read More
Prediction: Domestic Truck Pricing Will Remain the Same Until 2020
This summer has not been a very happy time for US shippers. They’ve had to contend with persistently high trucking … Read More
Paying for Fast Shipping has Been Associated with Fraud
Fast shipping service was once considered to be nothing more than an expensive convenience for shippers and a source of … Read More
U.S. Shippers’ Top Challenges for 2018
This is the year in which the recovery of the shipping industry should be kicking in. However, there are still … Read More
FMC Grants Public Hearing on Detention-Demurrage Fees
The controversy surrounding detention-demurrage fees has led to the granting of a public hearing. This was in response to a … Read More
What to Expect from Peak Season this Year
It is anticipated that the trans-pacific spot rates will continue to rise, in the short term at least. That is … Read More
Full Steam Ahead: Container Shipping Projects a $1.5B Profit in 2017
Container shipping is trending to close the year with operating profits of $1.5 Billion. Drewry Shipping Consultants has concluded that … Read More
