When transporting goods in the supply chain circle, cargo goes through all sorts of transitions and changeovers, which is why it’s essential to maintain the good’s safety. An often easy, more financially friendly way of ensuring secure packages is by blocking and bracing your cargo. What is blocking and bracing? Blocking and Bracing refers to a method of securing a load. The more the cargo … Read More
What are Kitting Services?
What are Kitting Services, and why are more and more freight forwarders and logistics companies advertising their custom kitting services? Kitting as it refers to as a warehouse service involves packaging similar or like items together in a kit, and sold as an individual new product, with its own SKU number. For example, a beauty company might put together an all-inclusive “traveler’s kit” of all … Read More
New changes to FMC rules and guidelines
The Federal Maritime Commission, also known as FMC has proposed a new rule that would insight six significant changes to how carrier automated tariffs are administered. According to the FMC, this change will eliminate roadblocks and make the ocean transportation system more efficient. The new rule would also stop carriers from charging a fee to access their tariffs. As outlined, the rule proposes the following … Read More
The Fundamentals of Warehousing and Distribution
Finding the right warehouse and distribution center for your goods is crucial in making sure your cargo is being handled with care. To build successful warehousing and distribution services, it’s important to take note of a few key objectives and protocols and their functions. Location – the location of a warehouse is important when looking for your next partner. It’s recommended to find a warehouse near … Read More
Over-ordering Leading to Excessive Warehouse Volumes
Demand is high in the Global Supply Chain market, and warehouses globally are feeling the same pressures. The market is seeing a lot of delays in ocean transportation, airfreight, and domestic trucking, and data is showing logistics and warehouse sectors are stocking up in an effort to meet the demands. According to the Logistics Mangers’ Index (LMI) an index that reads expansion and contraction within … Read More
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