Hindsight 2020: lessons learned lead freight forward

Jefferson Clay Director, Global Sales (written on behalf of the business development team) I recall sitting in a meeting about a year ago. Communications to clients from late 2019 into 2020 had been challenging: COVID-19 in China, docks shuttered, shipment delays....

Containers sit due to chassis shortage

The surge of import shipments coming into the United States continues at an unprecedented pace creating ongoing chassis shortages. DCs are holding containers/chassis longer before unloading. It’s taking longer to move chassis back into the system. Broken chassis...

Port disruption continues to impact freight forwarding

Port disruption continues to impact freight forwarding due to a variety of factors. Surging demand for goods being shipped from Asia to North America along with Asia to EU trade. Lack of vessel space Container shortages related to labor disputes, congestion and...

2021 freight forwarding predictions

The last year has been an experience we’d all like to forget but will always remember. For supply chain professionals who depend on importing and exporting, the word unique just isn’t enough. COVID, port shutdowns, blank sailings, port congestion, container imbalances...

What a long strange year its been for import companies

By Susan Trautman (As published in Inside Indiana Business Perspectives) Wondering why you can’t get that new washer/dryer delivered next week, find your favorite products on store shelves or even get a desk for your newly discovered home office? Chalk it up to the...