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Exporting cargo shipped via air freight can come with unwanted complications. Making sure your freight forwarder has extensive knowledge in export documentation is vital for a smooth shipment once your international sale has been secured to your foreign buyer. The top 5 most critical air freight export documents are: Known and Unknown Shipper Documentation, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, and Export Packing List. Exports of physical goods can prove

Rapid changes in the ocean freight industry have generated anxiety throughout the global supply chain, with shippers, ports and marine terminal operators facing uncertainty as new carrier alliances emerge in an industry-wide effort to cut excess vessel capacity and trim operating costs. Three new alliances, which include 11 of the world’s largest container shipping lines, became operational in April 2017. These alliances represent nearly 80 percent of global container trade a

According to IATA, the managing agency for airfreight, 18.6 billion dollars of goods are transported through the air DAILY. In fact, global airfreight has become such a hot commodity the demand has increased by 14% in March of this year. At initial glance, air transportation seems expensive. But, when evaluating the supply chain comprehensively, in the end it can save you tons. From forecast planning to urgent needs, there are several reasons businesses decide on airfreig

Cranes and Construction: Factors to Consider & Tips of the Transport Trade From Singapore to Seattle, a familiar site looms against the skyline—cranes poised to complete towering buildings, bridges, roads. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are essential to most any construction project. The crane market is inextricably linked to the health of the construction industry—in this post, we take a look at international and domestic construction projections to get an idea of wh

Do you know the FINAL expense of that crane? There is more to the price of a product than just the amount on the invoice. Many factors contribute to the final cost of the item. Time to Manage Process: There is no argument – time is money. And the time of your team affects the bottom line of your organization. Shipments that are poorly organized require additional time and input for all parties involved. Additional time can be lost while trying to obtain correct documentation,

Crane projects are time critical, and late deliveries risk penalties and lost customers. Each leg of the process presents a decision to be made – and a consequence. Manufacturing Lead Time: Suppliers are rarely ahead in growing markets. It’s important to initiate the conversation with the manufacturer early in the process. It’s even more important to fully understand their ability to produce on time and what scenarios may prevent them from doing so. Multi-Modal Consideration: