What is a Freight Forwarder? In the simplest of terms, a freight forwarder (sometimes known as a NVOCC - non-vessel operating common carrier ) is a travel agent for your cargo yet there is so much more than that. Some say that a freight forwarder is an 'architect of transport' and some are experts in supply chain management. The legal definition at 49 U.S.C. § 13102 (8) … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day & Logistics
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!! There are just about 35 million Americans that claim to be Irish! That is over seven times the entire population of Ireland! All of those 35 million, plus the millions of non-Irish Americans will celebrate full force today - in addition to celebrations over the weekend. All in honor of Ireland’s patron saint. Between green beer, parades, … [Read more...]
Are You Ready? Export Basics
Are you ready to Export? Are you ready for international sales? Exporting is selling products, services, and knowledge across the border and overseas. Export.gov has many tools available as you consider exporting. Here are a few: Take their online readiness assessment: Export Questionnaire Read the ITA Blog about how Commercial Service can assist Videos you can … [Read more...]
2014 marks 100 Years of Commercial Aviation
January 1, 2014 marks exactly 100 years since the birth of commercial aviation. From IATA pressroom: Celebration of first paying passenger flight launches year of reflection on contribution of aviation to modern life On 1 January 1914, a team of four visionaries combined efforts in the first scheduled commercial airline flight Percival Fansler organised … [Read more...]
Modest Increase Air Cargo Demand for 2014
Per the IATA Press Release No. 69 dated 12 December 2013 The airline financial outlook for cargo demand remains largely 'stagnant'. Airlines are expected to carry a modest increase of 52.5 million tonnes in 2014. This small increase in demand is expected to be offset by a decline in yields. Cargo revenues are expected to be flat for 2013 and 2014. The “on-shoring” of … [Read more...]