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In March 2024, U.S. container import volumes increased 0.4% from February, but jumped 15.7% when compared to the same month last year, indicating exceptional growth when considering the impact of the Chinese Lunar New Year on the second half of March...
The ever-changing landscape of sanctions and opaque ownership structures present constant challenges for any compliance team. This invaluable resource offers clarity on sanctioned lists, the significance of transparency, direct and indirect ownership...
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In February 2024, U.S. container import volumes declined 6% from January, but jumped 23.3% when compared to the same month last year. We would expect the month-over-month results to be smaller as February is a shorter month. The year-over-year...
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Whether you run a small forwarding operation or oversee a large, multi-national international company, implementing best-in-class forwarder TMS software can greatly enhance your operations. However, one of the primary concerns for many businesses is...
In January 2024, U.S. container import volume increased 7.9% from December 2023—the largest month-over-month growth for January in the last seven years. A 14.9% rise in imports from China fueled the gains with the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach...
In December 2023, U.S. container import volume increased 0.4% from November 2023. The slight aggregate increase masks counter intuitive swings in volume at the West, East and Gulf Coast ports. The top East and Gulf Coast ports saw increases, while...
In November 2023, U.S. container import volume decreased significantly from October 2023, with East and Gulf Coast ports experiencing the greatest declines. While the decrease is large, it is consistent with prior end-of-year reductions. Imports from...
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Explore the world of real-time visibility in logistics and supply chain management. Understand the challenges and benefits of continuous updates, Learn why real-time visibility is crucial for shippers and forwarders, and how it contributes to...
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In October 2023, U.S. container import volume increased from September 2023, moving significantly ahead of October 2019 imports. Instead of the peak season decline that traditionally starts in the August timeframe, import volumes continue to rise and...
Here’s how your business and customers can get the most value out of the click and collect retail channel.
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Customers want convenient, fast click and collect. Here are four ways to streamline the customer experience for in-store pickup.
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Learn how inefficient pickups can prove costly, and discover tactics to streamline the process and increase customer loyalty.
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In September 2023, U.S. container import volume increased slightly from August 2023, which is counter to the decline that typically occurs in the last third of the year. Imports from China increased, as did the share of Chinese imports of total U.S...
In August 2023, U.S. container import volume increased slightly compared to July 2023, which is fairly consistent with the rise that occurs in peak season in non-pandemic years. Despite the volume increase, port transit times remained close to their...
In July 2023, U.S. container import volume increased compared to June 2023, which is consistent with the rise that occurs in peak season in non-pandemic years. Despite the volume increase, port transit times remained close to their lowest levels...
In today's dynamic business landscape where supply chains are a competitive weapon, transportation management and real-time visibility are keys to success. As a supply chain professional, you understand the importance of partnering with a technology...
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Access blog articles, whitepapers, videos, an interactive map, and FAQs and all the insights you need to strengthen your EDI and Peppol strategy
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Become an Amazon seller Amazon has over 300 million active customer accounts worldwide, and customers buy roughly 7,400 products per minute from U.S. sellers. Build, grow, and scale your brand with our innovative toolkit: world-class logistics, a...
The Global Shipping Crisis November Decline in U.S. Container Import Volumes Approaches 2019 Levels U.S. container import volumes in November declined close to volumes in November 2019. Port delays, meanwhile, continued to improve, especially for...
Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) & Cybersecurity Resource Center Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions, Sanctions Violation Penalties, and Global Instability, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Are Increasingly Focused on Supply Chain Cybersecurity...
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