Dockworker Strike Looms, Threatening Global Shipping

Dockworker Strike Looms, Threatening Global Shipping

With contract negotiations at a stalemate, the possibility of a U.S. East Coast dockworkers’ strike threatens to paralyze global container shipping, impacting millions of TEUs and leaving terminals idle. Details on this potential epic disruption were discussed...
How to Reduce Container Shipping Costs

How to Reduce Container Shipping Costs

HomeHow to Reduce Container Shipping Costs Contents Inflated Shipping Expense Section 1 :Supply Chain Strategy Re-examine Overall Supply Chain Strategy Consider Alternate Transportation Modes Choose A Different Port Institute A Purchase Order Management System  ...
OOG Cargo: Shipping Large Machinery

OOG Cargo: Shipping Large Machinery

Out-of-gauge cargo, also referred to as OOG cargo, is too large to fit in a standard shipping container or trailer.  The shipping challenges are magnified when the cargo is both out-of-gauge and highly sensitive, like manufacturing equipment. This article will review...
What Is an HS Code in Shipping?

What Is an HS Code in Shipping?

HS Codes in shipping are a globally accepted way of categorizing your product that is universally understood by Customs authorities and traders around the world. They create a common language for describing products. Every product can be categorized under a 6-digit...