Many ports in the shipping industry are either fully backed-up or near a crisis point. The backlog has led to … Read More
Rapid reopening adding new strains to food supply chains
Following the gradual reopening of the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans may be heading to several hospitality centers including … Read More
What Does Current Port Congestion Mean to Everyone?
Following the blockage of the Suez Canal; there has been renewed interest in the world of shipping and how it … Read More
Floor Loaded vs. Palletized: What’s Your Best Option?
The choices that shippers have for shipping their freight is full truckload (FTL) and less than truckload (LTL). In most … Read More
Container Lines Ordered to Explain their Detention and Demurrage Process
Federal Maritime Regulators intervened, demanding that marine terminal operators and container lines explain how they are assessing detention and demurrage. … Read More
USA Export Restrictions on Certain Types of Personal Protective Equipment Products
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has filed a temporary final rule to amend export restrictions on certain types of … Read More
What is a TMS and Why You Need It?
Regardless of the size of your business, you need a well-rounded understanding of your supply chain if you are to … Read More
Understanding SKU Numbers and Their Importance
The stock keeping unit (or SKU in short) comprises a set of unique numbers that are helpful when trying to … Read More
Differences Between Fulfillment Center and Distribution Center
One of the key components of a distribution network for any business is its strategic use of order fulfillment facilities. … Read More
