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...
Manufacturing Plant Relocation: Keys to Success

Manufacturing Plant Relocation: Keys to Success

Relocating a house can be overwhelming, with checklists, timelines, and unexpected challenges to manage. Now, imagine relocating an entire manufacturing plant from one country to another. Manufacturing plant relocation is an immense task that demands months of careful...
7 Tips to Reduce Container Shipping Costs

7 Tips to Reduce Container Shipping Costs

Ninety percent of globally traded goods are shipped in ocean containers. If you’re looking to cut overall freight costs, reducing container shipping costs is a good place to start. This article provides 7 practical tips to save money and time on container...
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...