01/10/2025NFI Wrapped 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes2024 has been a year of growth, resilience, and meaningful impact as NFI continued to lead the way in supply chain solutions across North America. We’ve not only adapted to industry challenges but have seized opportunities that enable us to offer even greater value to our customers. Whether it’s doubling our footprint in Canada, expanding… Continue reading NFI Wrapped 2024
12/17/2024Prepare Your eCommerce Brand for 2025: 10 Key Considerations Hands, logistics or woman with box for delivery, shipping or package for ecommerce invoice information. Closeup, stock or business owner with product label or order for cargo service or sticker sign. Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by: Steve Syverson, Senior Director of NFI eCom The eCommerce industry is moving faster than ever, and as we enter 2025, staying competitive means keeping up with emerging trends and shifting consumer behaviors. Here’s a closer look at the key trends shaping the future of eCommerce and how brands can leverage them to… Continue reading Prepare Your eCommerce Brand for 2025: 10 Key Considerations
12/12/2024The 2025 Managed Transportation Outlook Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by: Jeff Kanterman, SVP of Transportation Management As we approach 2025, the North American transportation landscape promises a year of opportunities and challenges. Economic pressures will demand resilience and adaptability from shippers and 3PL providers. To navigate the year ahead, shippers will need to prioritize collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and operational flexibility. Increased Freight… Continue reading The 2025 Managed Transportation Outlook
11/21/2024A Seamless Fit: Why Canadian Apparel Brands Partner with NFI for Logistics Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by Kyle Resnick, Sr. Director of Business Development at NFI From the shifting needs of seasonal trends to the rapid scaling required to meet demand, having a flexible and responsive 3PL partner is essential for clothing, footwear, and accessories brands. Understanding the unique challenges of the apparel industry is key, especially in Canada,… Continue reading A Seamless Fit: Why Canadian Apparel Brands Partner with NFI for Logistics
11/06/20245 Ways to Prepare for the Surge of eCommerce Returns: Post-Holiday Supply Chain Management Man sealing parcel with duct tape. Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest Blog by Steve Syverson, Senior Director of NFI eCom Ecommerce brands know that returns after the holiday season are inevitable. While we can’t prevent it, customers can be well-prepared and lessen the blow to business by utilizing technology to analyze data-driven trends, leveraging a 3PL partnership, and working sustainably. Here are five ways brands… Continue reading 5 Ways to Prepare for the Surge of eCommerce Returns: Post-Holiday Supply Chain Management
11/04/2024Navigating Challenging Waters – Insights from Brian Webb, President of Port Services Reading Time: 2 minutesLast month, a three-day East Coast port strike led to a tentative deal between the dock workers and port operators to increase wages significantly over the next six years. However, several outstanding issues remain, including automation. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) need to reach a formal deal on a… Continue reading Navigating Challenging Waters – Insights from Brian Webb, President of Port Services
10/11/20245 Ways NFI’s Repack Center Provides Value To Your Beverage Operation Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by Andrew Kirkpatrick, Senior Director of Sales Consumers are seeking more customization in the products they purchase, even when it comes to beverages. They don’t want to settle for a standard variety pack but prefer a mix of their favorite flavours. The growing demand has challenged businesses to deliver customized products more efficiently,… Continue reading 5 Ways NFI’s Repack Center Provides Value To Your Beverage Operation
08/23/2024Navigating the Complexities of Modern Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Fulfillment Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by: Brandon Payne, Sales Executive, NFI eCom Today’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) fulfillment landscape continues to evolve rapidly and present numerous challenges that require efficiency and adaptability. As consumer expectations rise and technological demands intensify, shippers must navigate this complex web of market pressures to stay competitive. Partnering with the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider… Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Modern Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Fulfillment
08/14/20246 Ways NFI Goes Beyond Traditional Transloading Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by: Herbert Ng, Regional Vice President of Warehouse Operations, NFI Transloading involves the transfer of goods from one mode of transportation to another. Traditionally, this has meant unloading items from import ocean containers and reloading them onto trucks or rail for further distribution. However, the potential of transload solutions extends far beyond deconsolidation… Continue reading 6 Ways NFI Goes Beyond Traditional Transloading
07/01/2024Utilizing Section 321 Solutions Reading Time: 2 minutesSection 321 is a provision within the Tariff Act of 1930 that allows for the duty-free entry of certain low-value shipments into the United States. Section 321 allows for goods to clear through US Customs and Border Protection on an ACE Manifest. Originally intended to expedite the clearance process for mail and courier shipments, Section… Continue reading Utilizing Section 321 Solutions