12/13/20222022 NFI Wrapped 2022 NFI WrappedReading Time: 6 minutes 90 Years of Excellence: A Story Still In The Making This year, NFI celebrated its 90th Anniversary, a milestone only made possible by the dedication of our people and partnerships with our customers. Since 1932 we’ve worked to build a culture that empowers employees, embraces innovation, and reinforces our commitment to customers. We thank those… Continue reading 2022 NFI Wrapped
03/03/2022What’s in a name? Well, a lot, actually… Introducing Integrated LogisticsReading Time: 3 minutes Guest Blog by David Broering, President, Integrated Logistics It was clear from the beginning, when I joined NFI nearly a decade ago, that NFI’s existing set of services would partner seamlessly with a non-asset-based business model. The company was built in a way that non-asset business would drive greater overall results to the organization, and… Continue reading What’s in a name? Well, a lot, actually… Introducing Integrated Logistics
11/04/2021Houston: A Pioneer of Logistically-Centered Cities Reading Time: 4 minutes As NFI continues to grow its North American logistics footprint, Houston has emerged as a leading supply chain hub. The area serves as a distribution hotspot with its intricate interstate highway, railroad systems, and access to major seaports for global trade. Houston is a top-ranked market for transportation, distribution, and all aspects of the supply… Continue reading Houston: A Pioneer of Logistically-Centered Cities
12/08/20202020 Global Logistics Year in Review Reading Time: 3 minutes Featuring Mike Greco, Senior Vice President of Global at NFI The year 2020 was the year of COVID-19 and unpredictability in the global landscape. We saw a major shift from the consumption of services to the consumption of goods as a result of shelter-in-place orders around the globe and this was reflected within the… Continue reading 2020 Global Logistics Year in Review
08/22/2019Navigating the Rocky Waters of Today’s Global Trade Economy Reading Time: 2 minutes With heightened geopolitical tensions, today’s global trade economy proves itself to be a volatile and dynamic landscape. Challenges such as Chinese tariffs idling on the horizon prove that it is more important than ever for businesses to align with a logistics provider to help navigate today’s rocky waters. Chinese Tariff’s Effect on the Global Trade… Continue reading Navigating the Rocky Waters of Today’s Global Trade Economy
01/14/2019Global Logistics Outlook: 2019 Reading Time: 2 minutes Guest Post: Mike Greco, Senior Vice President of Global Logistics When you look back at some of the major trade decisions made in 2018, we see a continuing volatility in the global markets going into the new year. Heightened geopolitical tensions and the effects of new proposals by government and trade organizations meant to address… Continue reading Global Logistics Outlook: 2019
12/11/20182018 Supply Chain Year in Review Reading Time: 5 minutes This past year, the supply chain industry evolved to accommodate numerous factors, such as advances in technologies like automation, tightening capacity, and the ELD mandate. NFI’s executive team shares their insight into the top trends of 2018. William Mahoney, Senior Vice President Distribution NFI’s distribution and cross-docking business continues to grow organically and through acquisition… Continue reading 2018 Supply Chain Year in Review
11/13/2018The Impact of Trade Tariffs on Supply Chains Reading Time: 2 minutes The Trump administration announced several rounds of tariffs last spring and as they become formalized, supply chains across the U.S. are feeling the effects. The administration recently implemented a 10 percent tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, which began on September 21, and plans to apply a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion… Continue reading The Impact of Trade Tariffs on Supply Chains
08/21/2018On the Horizon: A Challenging Peak Season Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Post: Zach Brown, Managing Director – Asia Forty-foot container rates have skyrocketed 75 percent to United States West Coat (USWC) and 40 percent to United States East Coast (USEC) compared to early July.1 Fixed rates agreed to and signed during the traditional time period of May are being rolled by ocean carriers, as they… Continue reading On the Horizon: A Challenging Peak Season
05/08/2018Supply Chain Fast Facts: An Infographic Reading Time: < 1 minute From factories to front doors, products are shipped around the world using different modes of transportation and facilities to reach customers. Here are some facts behind the logistics of supply chains and the products they deliver: