Air Freight Consolidation: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly In the world of logistics, the term "consolidation" shares the same definition across all modes of transportation. It is the concept of taking freight from multiple origins going to the same destination, and putting them together for transport. While every mode of travel has different benefits and problems, I am going … [Read more...]
Aircraft Containers Size and Compatibility
Aircraft Containers Size and Compatibility Freight can come in many shapes and sizes, and because of this airlines need to have multiple containers they can load in the aircraft. Depending on the aircraft, each one can carry a number of different airline containers each varying significantly in size. There are many different options available to airlines, so I will highlight … [Read more...]
Export Documentation
Export Documentation Great news, your company just won an order from that customer you have been working on for months or longer. Then you realize you have no idea what documentation is needed to get this shipment moving from the U.S. to the foreign country your company sold it to. Don't fret, there is some basic documentation needed for any shipment exporting from the U.S. … [Read more...]
Why do I need a freight forwarder?
Why do I need a freight forwarder? There will come a time in most companies’ existence where you begin to contemplate distribution, warehousing, international exports/imports and all the pieces of the supply chain in the world of logistics. While the ideal situation is being able to handle all of these needs internally, it will be in your best interest to get assistance from … [Read more...]
GET AHEAD OF THE GAME, BOOK AIR FREIGHT SHIPMENTS THIS SUMMER
CORRECTION TO NEWSLETTER JULY 18, 2013: SAVINGS OF UP TO 50% ON CERTAIN LANES and ROUTINGS GET AHEAD OF THE GAME, BOOK AIR FREIGHT SHIPMENTS THIS SUMMER This summer, like many summers in the past, airlines will roll out more flights to meet passenger demand all over the world. This increase in flights also means that airlines will now need to maximize the space on … [Read more...]