Optimizing Air Freight from China to the USA

Optimizing Air Freight from China to the USA

When it comes to speed and reliability, air freight remains the preferred choice. Imagine high-value products like semiconductors or pharmaceuticals reaching their destination in days – that’s the power of air freight. However, this speed comes at a high cost....
A Guide to Global Shipping of Medical Equipment and Devices

A Guide to Global Shipping of Medical Equipment and Devices

Shipping medical equipment is a sub-set of the global shipping industry that requires specialized expertise. Whether it’s laboratory testing devices or large, diagnostic scanners, these machines can contain fragile gauges, lenses, mirrors, computer chips and other...
What is Buyer’s Consolidation and How Does it Benefit You?

What is Buyer’s Consolidation and How Does it Benefit You?

If you’ve ever ordered a variety of items online and ended up with a mountain of packages because each came from a different seller, you’ll understand the challenges faced by businesses importing goods. Traditionally, each shipment from a separate supplier...
E-Retailers Driving Boom in China to USA Air Freight

E-Retailers Driving Boom in China to USA Air Freight

Dimerco’s Kathy Liu was recently interviewed on The Freight Buyer’s Club Podcast, and shared that Trans-Pacific air freight trade lanes will benefit from an extended demand boost as Chinese e-retailers seek to build market share in the U.S. She believes...
IMMEX Program in Mexico: Potential Benefits & Pitfalls

IMMEX Program in Mexico: Potential Benefits & Pitfalls

As nearshoring, friendshoring and reshoring become common, many companies are considering the IMMEX program in Mexico (also known as the maquiladora program) to mitigate the growing risk of sourcing from China. This article will review the benefits and pitfalls of...