Maeslantkering (Maeslant Barrier)
November 05, 2015.
Logistics Publications
The Maeslantkering is a storm surge barrier, which was built in the Rotterdam Port between 1991 and 1997. It is located at Hoek van Holland - on the New Waterway connecting Rotterdam with the North Sea. The construction of Maeslantkering was a part of the Europoort Project, which was the final stage...
Read MoreMigrant Crisis Influences European Transportation
November 02, 2015.
Logistics Publications
In the last couple of months, Europe has been facing an enormous influx of migrants that has also affected the transportation industry. Problems began to appear at the beginning of the summer as thousands of migrants were trying to cross the English Channel from Calais, France. As a result, the...
Read MorePrepping Your Shipment for Ocean Transit
October 23, 2015.
Logistics Publications
Over the years, the movement of freight via all modes of transportation has significantly increased. Between 1993 and 2010, the United States freight transportation system saw a 1.9% annual increase in the movement of freight. With advances in technology, larger and faster vessels have significantly increased the amount of ocean freight. According...
Read MoreImpact of China’s Slowing Economy on Global Trade and Transportation
October 23, 2015.
Logistics Publications
China’s economy is beginning to slow down. It is at the weakest point since China’s admittance to the World Trade Organization in 2001 and continues to shrink as the country’s gross domestic product annual growth rate dips below double digits for the fourth year...
Read MoreU.S. Manufacturing Is Making Its Way Back Home
October 23, 2015.
Logistics Publications
Re-shoring Manufacturing According to recent studies and trends, it has become clear that U.S. manufacturing operations are moving back home or nearby. Companies are now recognizing the rising costs of off shore manufacturing. Some of the top factors contributing to this trend are the rising cost of labor, increased...
Read More3D Printing: Safer Shipping, More Efficient, Less Expensive
October 23, 2015.
Logistics Publications
In the coming years, manufacturers and producers can begin to rely less on crating and packaging companies thanks to innovations in technology. Large scale, industrial shippers will be able to take care of all their packing and loading needs in house by means of 3D printing. The ability...
Read MoreHighway Bill Passed in Senate May Increase Customs Fees
September 24, 2015.
Logistics Publications
The U.S. Senate has approved a highway bill containing a provision that will increase Customs user fees. Customs user fees are designed to help with processing and inspection costs and per 19 USC 58 are paid by: Commercial vessels: $397 per arrival Commercial vehicles: $5 per arrival Railcars: $7.50 per car per arrival Private...
Read MoreThe Importance of Customer Service in a Fast-Paced Logistics World
September 01, 2015.
Logistics Publications
The Importance of Customer Service in a Fast-Paced Logistics World The 21st century global logistics world is quickly evolving and the needs of shippers are becoming more complex. Today’s shippers expect more from their logistics providers than the ability to expedite a shipment or track a delivery;...
Read MoreMeet The Yamal Railway, the northernmost railway in the world
July 30, 2015.
Logistics Publications
In the Nenets language (Samoyedic language spoken in northern Russia), “yamal” means “The End of the Land”. It is also the name of a peninsula in Northwest Siberia, about 2000 km from Moscow. This far away and long forgotten place is the home of Russia’s...
Read MoreLogistics Visibility and Revenue Recognition
June 23, 2015.
Logistics Publications
Logistics visibility can be a great tool in helping achieve timely revenue recognition. Many times a supply chain event such as shipping, border crossing or delivery will trigger revenue recognition. Knowing when these logistics events take place is the first step in booking sales timely. Tips on Revenue Recognition Title...
Read More5 Things to Look For When Selecting a Freight Forwarder
June 21, 2015.
Logistics Publications
All companies have their own criteria when it comes to freight forwarder selection. While some may choose a forwarder on cost alone, we know there are additional values that truly make a freight forwarder great. Here are 5 things, other than cost, that every shipper should think about before choosing a...
Read MoreHow Emission Control Areas Effect Your Ocean Transport Costs
June 15, 2015.
Logistics Publications
What is an ECA? Emission control areas (ECA's) or Sulfur Emission Control Areas (SECA's) are zones designated by MARPOL – the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. MARPOL is a marine environmental convention with a goal to reduce sea pollution specifically focused on dumping and...
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