Fashion Logistics Services: The Clock is Ticking…
Late delivery of a container of chairs is an annoyance. Late delivery of a container of seasonal clothing is a non-starter. In fashion logistics, short selling seasons demand adherence to ship-time commitments from Asia, where most garments are made. The clock starts...
2024 Trade Compliance Outlook and Strategies
Trade compliance will only become more challenging for global businesses in 2024 as supply chains continue to undergo transformative change. Companies are revamping their sourcing strategies to become more resilient; technological advancements by regulators are...
A Primer on Ocean Freight Container Specifications
No symbol is more representative of global trade than the ocean shipping container. An estimated 849 million containers are shipped globally (Statista, 2023), accounting for about 80% of the goods being shipped. But containers come in different shapes and sizes....
What’s a Containerized Freight Index and Why You Should Care?
A containerized freight index, such as the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index and the China Containerized Freight Index, tracks the cost of shipping containers on major trade lanes. If ocean shipping represents a large expense for you, it helps to have a handle on...
