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...
The Benefits and Pitfalls of Mexico’s IMMEX Program

The Benefits and Pitfalls of Mexico’s IMMEX Program

As nearshoring to Mexico continues to gain traction among manufacturers looking to reduce dependency on China, the IMMEX Mexico program, also referred to as the maquiladora program, has become a strategic option for shifting production closer to the US. This article...
Shipping from Vietnam to the USA

Shipping from Vietnam to the USA

Vietnam and the US share a rich trade history, one that’s only grown stronger with the rise of the China + 1 strategy. As global manufacturers shift production to Vietnam to reduce risk and control costs, Vietnam shipping volumes to the US have surged—especially...
Shipping from China to Mexico

Shipping from China to Mexico

There has been a sharp uptick in shipping from China to Mexico. Some of that increase is due to Mexico’s rising status as a global production hub. Some is likely linked to attempts to create a “back door” route into the US to avoid high US tariffs on China...