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… Read More
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:
Mike Greco, Senior Vice President of Global Logistics, shares his expectations for the global market in 2018 2017 was a year of innovations, technology creation, and increased visibility in global logistics. Despite environmental and cyber disruptions, the industry made many large scales advances that will carry on through the coming year. Rates & Capacity In… Read More
This past year, the supply chain industry evolved to accommodate numerous factors. Variables like new administration, advances in technologies, and changing consumer behavior are shifting how companies approach logistics, today and moving forward. NFI’s executive team shares their insight into the top trends of 2017. William Mahoney, Senior Vice President Dedicated Transportation We are excited… Read More
As in many areas of logistics, visibility during the ocean shipping process continues to be a challenge for both shippers and carriers alike. Shippers are constantly seeking new ways to gain more visibility into their supply chain to ensure on-time deliveries and meet cost guidelines. Meanwhile, ocean carriers are trying to engineer the best routes… Read More
