06/09/2015Having The Drayage Advantage Reading Time: 4 minutes Prior to World War I, drayage operations were conducted by horse and cart1. However, the drayage that we know of today is any vehicle used to transport heavy loads a short distance. It’s come to be synonymous with the concept of moving containers to and from a shipping port or to and from an intermodal… Continue reading Having The Drayage Advantage
06/03/2015Shipping Overseas: An Ocean or Air Affair Reading Time: 3 minutes In 2013 $18.95 trillion dollars’ worth of exports were shipped around the world1. When it comes to shipping products internationally, businesses must choose the best modes of transportation to ensure their products reach consumers when they are needed. Internationally, ocean provides the best economic value however it takes much longer than the airfreight alternative. On… Continue reading Shipping Overseas: An Ocean or Air Affair
05/19/2015The Ultimate Complement: Dedicated Fleets and Transportation Brokerage Reading Time: 3 minutes Choosing transportation services doesn’t necessarily have to be a one or the other scenario. In fact, utilizing dedicated fleets and brokers in unison can optimize your supply chain operational efficacies and financial objectives. A dedicated fleet is a transportation solution that creates a network of trucks that is exclusively used for a company’s transportation network… Continue reading The Ultimate Complement: Dedicated Fleets and Transportation Brokerage
05/12/2015The Benefits of Including Toronto in Your Supply Chain Reading Time: 3 minutes Toronto may be known for the Maple Leafs, but it also has the largest population of Canadian residents and a growing business environment. Toronto’s economy is growing and is expected to continue at an average rate of 1.4% per year until 20351. So what makes this area that sits above Lake Ontario so attractive to… Continue reading The Benefits of Including Toronto in Your Supply Chain
05/05/2015The Move to Mexico: The Trends and Challenges of Nearshoring Reading Time: 3 minutes In recent years there has been a trend of United States and Canadian companies turning to Mexico to manufacture goods, especially in the, auto, plastic, and aerospace industries. In fact, Mexico’s trade output increased 3.4% in the first nine months of 2014 and is expected to grow 4-4.5% this year and next1. The main driver… Continue reading The Move to Mexico: The Trends and Challenges of Nearshoring
04/21/2015The Truck Emissions Evolution Reading Time: 3 minutes The transportation industry has been subject to change by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since 19741 to further their mission to protect human health and the environment2. As emission-control technologies advance, the EPA releases regulations that the heavy truck manufacturers need to comply with to contribute to cleaner air. The regulations don’t only affect manufacturers… Continue reading The Truck Emissions Evolution
04/14/2015Optimize Your Warehouse Layout Reading Time: 3 minutes As the demand for quick delivery ramps up for ecommerce it makes many companies re-evaluate the layout of their warehouses to increase productivity. Whether your warehouse is a cross-dock or an e-commerce facility there are many ways to optimize your facility for both inbound and outbound operations. Here are a few ways to optimize your… Continue reading Optimize Your Warehouse Layout
04/07/2015Cross-Border Shipping Guide: The United States and Canada Reading Time: 3 minutes Over $52.4 billion worth of freight was moved to and from Canada in 20141. When shipping cross-border, it’s important to know what to expect and to be prepared. Familiarizing yourself with the process will also allow you to make more realistic delivery predictions. Whether you are shipping to the United States to Canada or from… Continue reading Cross-Border Shipping Guide: The United States and Canada
03/31/2015The Panama Canal: Expansion Predictions Reading Time: 3 minutes The point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Pacific Ocean has provided trade routes between the East and West for over a century. Since the establishment of the Panama Canal in 1914, between 13,000 to 14,000 ships take the 8-10 hour trip through the canal every year1. The main eastern bound trade routes through the… Continue reading The Panama Canal: Expansion Predictions
03/17/2015Managing Seasonality in Your Supply Chain Reading Time: 2 minutes Busy season. Black Friday. Major storms. There are many elements that could cause a surge in your business and it’s important your supply chain is ready. Preparation for these influxes includes finding the right avenue for managing your distribution. Here are a few options to make your operation less stressful and more efficient during surges… Continue reading Managing Seasonality in Your Supply Chain