The Rise of eCommerce and Its Impact on Shi...
The Rise of eCommerce and Its Impact on Shipping Technology
Once upon a time, traditional brick-and-mortar business was king. That is, it was until e-commerce disrupted everything in the late 2010s. And eCommerce […]
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Reshoring
The Pros and Cons of Reshoring
A few decades ago, globalization was the new terminology, and a common business strategy was physically moving factories and plants offshore in search […]
Read MoreAir Freight in 2021: What Manufacturers Nee...
Air Freight in 2021: What Manufacturers Need to Know
In 2021, a projected 63.1 million metric tons of freight will travel by aircraft worldwide. While shipments can travel by land, air or […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Customs – Bonded Wareho...
Understanding Customs – Bonded Warehouses & Foreign-Trade Zones
When President Donald Trump announced in January 2018 that tariffs would be increased on washing machines and solar panels, few realized the action […]
Read MoreU.S. & International Customs Practices...
U.S. & International Customs Practices Under Review as Ecommerce Surges
Next year, more than 100 billion small packages are expected to be shipped worldwide, an increase of more than 35 percent over 2016 […]
Read MoreA Guide to Shipping Dangerous Products
A Guide to Shipping Dangerous Products
Whatever industry you work in, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself shipping something that qualifies as a hazardous material. Many products […]
Read MoreDirect Ship Vendor Solutions Mean Faster eC...
Direct Ship Vendor Solutions Mean Faster eCommerce Deliveries, Improved Efficiency
When online home furnishings retailer Wayfair first launched its site back in 2002, it was far from the inventory-rich, efficiency-focused operation consumers know […]
Read MoreCanada Tightens Customs Procedures, Increas...
Canada Tightens Customs Procedures, Increases Penalties After Audit Report
U.S. businesses that ship to Canada will have an unwelcome surprise awaiting them should they run afoul of Canadian customs mandates. In March […]
Read MoreHow to Minimize the Threat of Theft of Your...
How to Minimize the Threat of Theft of Your Shipments
When it comes to the supply chain industry, there are many considerations that go into the day-to-day operations. From completing orders to loading […]
Read MoreIs Your Supply Chain Canada-Ready? Five Tip...
Is Your Supply Chain Canada-Ready? Five Tips to Ensuring a Highly Effective Canadian Logistics Strategy.
A key takeaway from an October 2017 roundtable discussion among shippers and carriers was the growing demand by shippers for more visibility, better […]
Read MoreEnsuring Current Good Manufacturing Practic...
Ensuring Current Good Manufacturing Practice Standards Across the Medical Device Supply Chain
Although device manufacturers remain wholly liable for compliance with all FDA regulatory requirements, supply chain partners — logistics providers, warehouse operators, fulfillment centers, […]
Read MorePreparing Your Logistics Strategy for Today...
Preparing Your Logistics Strategy for Today’s Advanced Manufacturing Practices
A December 2016 segment on the CBS News program 60 Minutes examined the economic growth taking place in a region of Mississippi known […]
Read MoreHoliday Shipping Guide: Spread Holiday Chee...
Holiday Shipping Guide: Spread Holiday Cheer with an Investment in Smarter Logistics
There are many reasons people choose online shopping over physical shopping. One of the biggest reasons is the convenience of shopping from their […]
Read MoreIs Your Logistics Provider Up to the Task?
Is Your Logistics Provider Up to the Task?
Most businesses quickly learn that omni-channel success and good customer service are highly improbable without a strong third-party partner, usually a third-party logistics […]
Read MoreInsight for Effective Online Returns Manage...
Insight for Effective Online Returns Management
The Wall Street Journal reported on a Massachusetts consumer who ordered 10 pairs of corduroy pants in varying sizes and colors from a […]
Read MoreThe High Cost of Poor Customer Service
The High Cost of Poor Customer Service
Few things are as destructive to a brand’s good name as a shipment that arrives damaged and late. One Wisconsin-based manufacturer of customized […]
Read MoreSmarter Packaging Can Help Minimize Shippin...
Smarter Packaging Can Help Minimize Shipping Charges
As many retailers are painfully aware, dimensional weight pricing is now in effect for U.S. ground shipments. The new pricing strategy was implemented […]
Read MoreWhy Pay Premium Costs for Non-Rush Shipment...
Why Pay Premium Costs for Non-Rush Shipments?
Does it ever seem like you’re operating, well, on auto-pilot when it comes to determining service levels for your airline parts shipments? Such […]
Read MoreFreight Payment Providers Offer Top-Level D...
Freight Payment Providers Offer Top-Level Data Analysis, Visibility into Spending
The typical business spends $11 to manually process each and every invoice. Now think about the number of invoices that come in and out of […]
Read MoreMedical Device Exporters Face Haphazard Cus...
Medical Device Exporters Face Haphazard Customs/Regulatory Challenges
On the one hand, export opportunities have never been better for U.S. medical device manufacturers, as global demand continues to grow for high […]
Read MoreHas Your Warehouse Strategy Kept Pace with ...
Has Your Warehouse Strategy Kept Pace with Omni-Channel Demands?
Behind every successful e-commerce transaction is a detailed fulfillment process about which the typical consumer could care less. Really! What consumers do care […]
Read MoreDon’t Let Customs Issues Exacerbate an AO...
Don’t Let Customs Issues Exacerbate an AOG situation
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could choose the location of your next AOG emergency, so you could ensure that urgently needed parts […]
Read MoreFor U.S. Businesses, Lots of Optimism with ...
For U.S. Businesses, Lots of Optimism with a Heavy Dose of Uncertainty
When Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris emerged from a mid-February meeting with President Trump and senior administration officials, he told waiting members of the media: […]
Read MoreManufacturers’ Efficiency Revolution Must...
Manufacturers’ Efficiency Revolution Must Extend to Logistics Solutions
When PriceWaterhouse Coopers released its list of industrial manufacturing trends, it cited a “technological renaissance” taking place in America’s factories, “that is transforming the look, […]
Read MoreAOG Repairs Don’t Always Have to Mean Pre...
AOG Repairs Don’t Always Have to Mean Premium Pricing
“Speed” and “Urgency” are words commonly used in the world of AOG repairs, as airlines spare no expense in locating parts needed to […]
Read MoreSingle Window Initiative – Long-Awaited R...
Single Window Initiative – Long-Awaited Relief for U.S. Trade Community
If you needed any convincing that the U.S. customs compliance process was in need of an overhaul, consider this statement from U.S. Customs […]
Read MoreHidden Fees and Unexpected Costs in your Su...
Hidden Fees and Unexpected Costs in your Supply Chain
Next time you see an 18-wheeler stuck in a traffic jam, you’d better hope it’s not carrying a shipment addressed to you or […]
Read MoreWith Two-Day Delivery the Norm, Expedited S...
With Two-Day Delivery the Norm, Expedited Service is an appealing E-Commerce Option
It’s no secret that online shoppers place a premium on free shipping, with multiple surveys showing that consumers have come to expect this […]
Read MoreTime for an AOG Efficiency Check Up?
Time for an AOG Efficiency Check Up?
Boeing estimates the cost of a grounded aircraft to be as high as $150,000 for a one-to-two hour delay. That figures represents the […]
Read MoreVisit Purolator International at Supply Cha...
Visit Purolator International at Supply Chain and Transportation Expo booth #3337!
The expo dates are April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, GA, We invite you to register for FREE today! […]
Read MoreSupply Chain and Transportation Expo – Ap...
Supply Chain and Transportation Expo – April 4-7, 2016
Visit Purolator International at Supply Chain and Transportation Expo booth #3337! The expo dates are April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress […]
Read MoreLogistics Provider can help Businesses Deli...
Logistics Provider can help Businesses Deliver on Customer Experience
If a package shows up late, who gets the blame, the retailer who sold the product, or the logistics company that was supposed […]
Read MorePurolator Int. Launches the Long Island Sup...
Purolator Int. Launches the Long Island Supply Chain Index
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Survey Data Reveals the Long Island Manufacturing Industry Forecast as an Indicator of Overall Economic Health for the Region ———————— Long […]
Read MorePurolator International Launches the LI Sup...
Purolator International Launches the LI Supply Chain Index.
Survey Data Reveals the LI Manufacturing Industry Economics’ Health for the Region. President John Costanzo of Purolator International presents new LI Supply Chain […]
Read MorePeerless Media Customs Reports Purolator CC...
Peerless Media Customs Reports Purolator CCDI
Improving U.S. Canada Freight Flows in a Growing Cross-border Market As many U.S. shippers are well aware, Canada is the top export destination […]
Read MoreShipping Goods to Canada? Don’t Make It H...
Shipping Goods to Canada? Don’t Make It Harder Than It Has To Be!
Incomplete paperwork and missing documentation top the list of reasons why shipments are delayed at the U.S./Canadian border. And according to the Canada […]
Read MorePurolator International President John Cost...
Purolator International President John Costanzo Named a 2016 “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine
Costanzo Honored Two Consecutive Years for His Strategic Vision to Support Omni Channel JERICHO, NY – February 17, 2016 – Purolator International, the leading […]
Read MoreVisit Purolator International’s Booth 116...
Visit Purolator International’s Booth 116 at eTail West 2016 Conference
PuroPost™ Your One-Stop Canadian Shipping Solution If you want to sell into Canada, then Purolator International can help. Visit booth #116 and talk […]
Read MoreShipping to Canada? Don’t Forget “Other...
Shipping to Canada? Don’t Forget “Other Government Department” Compliance Mandates
Businesses that ship products to Canada understand that compliance with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) mandates and regulations is a necessary part of […]
Read MoreReducing Risk in Your Logistics Strategy
Reducing Risk in Your Logistics Strategy
Every day as many as 10,000 commercial trucks cross the U.S./Canadian border via the Ambassador Bridge, which links Detroit, MI with Windsor, Ontario. […]
Read MoreEvolution of the U.S. Logistics Industry
Evolution of the U.S. Logistics Industry
Although they couldn’t have known it, General George Washington and the Continental Army in many ways blazed the trail for what has become our modern […]
Read MorePurolator helps ATV parts manufacturer redu...
Purolator helps ATV parts manufacturer reduce Canadian
Purolator helps ATV parts manufacturer reduce Canadian customs and freight fees and improve transit times. Learn more at https://www.purolatorinternational.com/SuccessStory/ATV-Parts-Manufacturer
Read MoreeTail West Conference – Jan 15
eTail West Conference – Jan 15
Join Purolator International at eTail West Conference on February 22-25, 2016 at the JW Marriott, Palm Springs, CA.
Read MoreUniform Tariff Codes Provide ‘Rules of th...
Uniform Tariff Codes Provide ‘Rules of the Road’ for Global Trade
As the paper discusses, roughly 30 percent of shipments arrive at the border with an incorrect tariff classification. Not only can this result […]
Read MoreNew White Paper Helps Businesses with Canad...
New White Paper Helps Businesses with Canadian Supply Chain Efficiency
The U.S. Department of State publishes a series of “Guides to Doing Business” that provide detailed analysis for businesses considering expanding operations to […]
Read More“Death, Taxes and Customer Returns” –...
“Death, Taxes and Customer Returns” – New White Paper Details Challenges and Opportunities for Businesses
While no retailer enjoys dealing with customer returns, an alarming number of distribution center managers — 44 percent in one study – said they consider […]
Read MoreMultiple Regulatory Challenges for Cross Bo...
Multiple Regulatory Challenges for Cross Border Sales of U.S. Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices
A U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturer looking to expand to the Canadian market will need to ensure that all product labeling meets Canadian requirements, which […]
Read MoreNon-Resident Importer Program allows U.S. B...
Non-Resident Importer Program allows U.S. Businesses Greater Access to Canadian Market
Pity the delivery person who attempts to deliver a package to a Canadian consumer that includes an unexpected invoice for additional taxes, duties […]
Read MoreNew Purolator White Paper Explores Growing ...
New Purolator White Paper Explores Growing Trend to Move U.S Manufacturing Back to North America
A recent post on BusinessInsider.com, coined the phrase “American Industrial Renaissance,” as a way to describe the growth taking place within the U.S. manufacturing sector. […]
Read MoreWhen it Comes to USMCA Benefits, not all Pr...
When it Comes to USMCA Benefits, not all Products are Created Equally
Although it’s generally understood that the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) eliminated tariffs on eligible products traveling between the United States, Canada, […]
Read MoreNew White Paper Focuses on Customs Process ...
New White Paper Focuses on Customs Process for Sending Goods into Canada
Each year the U.S. Department of Commerce publishes a “Guide to Doing Business in Canada,” which offers detailed information for U.S. businesses interesting to exporting […]
Read MoreRoute Optimization, Duty Relief among Cost ...
Route Optimization, Duty Relief among Cost Saving Ideas in New Purolator White Paper
It used to be that home furnishings retailer Crate&Barrel managed its annual load of more than 300,000 customer deliveries manually. The company had a network […]
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Replacing your Vehicle, 11...
When it Comes to Replacing your Vehicle, 11 is the new 5
Next time you go to start your 11-year old car or light truck, you can find comfort in knowing that roughly half the […]
Read MoreVisibility Still Lacking in Many Supply Cha...
Visibility Still Lacking in Many Supply Chains
The newly-released 2014 Smart Manufacturing Technologies Survey found 40 percent of manufacturers say they have no real-time visibility into their supply chains, with nearly 10 […]
Read MoreBusinesses Find B2B Returns can be Opportun...
Businesses Find B2B Returns can be Opportunities for New Revenue, Customer Satisfaction
A report last year from Forrester Research found that spending by U.S. businesses on B2B eCommerce during 2013 was more than twice the amount spent […]
Read MoreBetter Options for Expedited Air Service to...
Better Options for Expedited Air Service to Address Capacity/Congestion Issues
Despite its leading role in global manufacturing, China has a first-rate problem when it comes to reliable air service options. Namely, that its […]
Read MoreU.S. Businesses Fail to Claim more than $2....
U.S. Businesses Fail to Claim more than $2.4 Billion Annually in Drawback Reimbursements
U.S. businesses are legally entitled for reimbursement of up to 99 percent of duties paid on qualified goods that are imported into the […]
Read MoreLogistics Clusters are Helping Businesses I...
Logistics Clusters are Helping Businesses Innovate Supply Chains and find Efficiencies and Cost Savings
The nation’s top freight carriers record an annual empty miles percentage of roughly 12.5 percent. That is to say that trucks are forced […]
Read MoreWhat Exactly do Canada and the U.S. Buy fro...
What Exactly do Canada and the U.S. Buy from Each Other?
It’s no surprise to most that Canada is the United States’ top trading partner, with almost $1.7 billion in goods crossing the border […]
Read MoreSupply Chain Top Jobs Increasingly Held by ...
Supply Chain Top Jobs Increasingly Held by Women
When the President hosted a White House ceremony in June to mark the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, included among the invited […]
Read MoreNew Opportunities via Cloud Services
New Opportunities via Cloud Services
Remember the children’s game Jenga? Players would place wooden blocks atop each other in a criss-cross pattern until inevitably, the tower would come […]
Read MoreChanges to Driver Rules Likely to Cause Hig...
Changes to Driver Rules Likely to Cause Higher Trucking Rates
New rule changes took effect on July 1 that directly impact truckers and trucking companies. But the effect of the rule changes are […]
Read MoreState of Logistics Report – Slow but Stea...
State of Logistics Report – Slow but Steady Rebound
More of a casual jog than an all-out sprint is one way to describe the rate at which the logistics industry has regained […]
Read MoreNearshoring Attractive to U.S. Fashion Indu...
Nearshoring Attractive to U.S. Fashion Industry
Given the average “shelf life” of an article of clothing in some fashion retail chains is about six weeks before discounting begins, it’s […]
Read MoreEducation the Difference in Supply Chain Ca...
Education the Difference in Supply Chain Careers
A quick look at logistics-related employment openings on Monster.com reveals job titles including “demand planning manager,” “global supply chain manager,” and “reverse logistics manager.” Each […]
Read MoreFuel of the Future? The Growing Allure of N...
Fuel of the Future? The Growing Allure of Natural Gas
Many U.S. businesses took a “never again” attitude when diesel prices topped the $4.50 per gallon mark in the summer of 2008. Managers looked askance […]
Read MoreTips for Managing LTL Costs
Tips for Managing LTL Costs
A recent analysis by Logistics Management reported widespread expectations for a LTL rate increase this year in the range of two to four percent. The […]
Read MoreCanadian Sites Vie for Share of Ecommerce M...
Canadian Sites Vie for Share of Ecommerce Market
Despite signs that Canadian consumers may be losing patience with Canadian retailers’ slow progress at introducing online shopping venues, more than a few […]
Read MoreLack of Carriers keeping US Businesses out ...
Lack of Carriers keeping US Businesses out of Export Market
A not so well kept secret – less than one percent of U.S. businesses engage in some type of export activity. This is […]
Read MoreConsumers Show Little Patience for Late Del...
Consumers Show Little Patience for Late Deliveries
“Hell hath no fury like a consumer with a late delivery,” could be the new mantra for today’s businesses. After all, expectations for […]
Read MoreTrade Programs Expedite the US-Canada Borde...
Trade Programs Expedite the US-Canada Border Process
A study of U.S./Canada border crossing delays found the average wait was 29 minutes. But for participants in the U.S./Canada “Free and Secure […]
Read MoreCloud Technology Leaves Americans Fuzzy
Cloud Technology Leaves Americans Fuzzy
A study by Gartner technology consultants found usage of cloud-based solutions within the supply chain management sector increased by 40 percent during 2012. Further, the […]
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Supply Chain Candidates with C...
Help Wanted: Supply Chain Candidates with Communication and Technology Skills
Considering a career in supply chain or logistics management? If so, then it might be helpful to know what types of experience and […]
Read MoreU.S. – Canada Price Discrepancies Focus o...
U.S. – Canada Price Discrepancies Focus of Senate Inquiry
Speculating about why consumer goods cost more when purchased in Canada has become something of a national pastime for some Canadians. For the […]
Read MoreReturn on Investment Doesn’t Always Mean ...
Return on Investment Doesn’t Always Mean Lowest Cost
It used to be when a business looked for return on investment (ROI) from its logistics provider, the provider would be expected to […]
Read MoreBorder Compliance Provides a Competitive Ed...
Border Compliance Provides a Competitive Edge
Growing frustration about the increasingly complex U.S./Canada border clearance process has been well documented. But some affected businesses seem to be turning the […]
Read MoreCanada Continues to Draw U.S. Retailers
Canada Continues to Draw U.S. Retailers
U.S. businesses continue to enter the Canadian market at a brisk pace, with apparel retailers Express Inc., Ann Taylor, and Tory Burch opening stores in recent […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to Exporting – Logistics is...
When it comes to Exporting – Logistics is Local
According to data from the U.S. Commerce Department, less than one percent of U.S. companies’ export – and of those that do, 58 percent […]
Read MoreACE: Easing Cross Border Clearance Process
ACE: Easing Cross Border Clearance Process
As anyone who regularly brings commercial goods into the U.S. knows, U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) has been involved in a years-long undertaking […]
Read MoreSupply Chain Visibility – Essential to Ef...
Supply Chain Visibility – Essential to Efficiency & Results
If your supply chain is a network of closely aligned moving parts, then doesn’t it make sense that if a breakdown occurs, it’d […]
Read MoreRetailers Have Reason for Cautious Optimism...
Retailers Have Reason for Cautious Optimism
While many are still figuring out the winners and losers of the fiscal cliff resolution, retailers are hoping consumers will shrug off some […]
Read MoreBorder Delays Cost US and Canadian Business...
Border Delays Cost US and Canadian Businesses
A study by the departments of economics at Ontario’s University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University found that border delays cost the U.S. and Canadian […]
Read MoreDoing Business in Canada? Understand the Ma...
Doing Business in Canada? Understand the Marketplace
When a U.S. retail giant opened its first Canadian stores in Fall 2012, questions were raised about the slow path the company took […]
Read MoreGovernment Resources for US Businesses Look...
Government Resources for US Businesses Looking to Export
Here’s a startling statistic: According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), of the more than 30 million small businesses in the United States, less than one […]
Read MoreHalloween! The Kick-Off to Holiday Shopping...
Halloween! The Kick-Off to Holiday Shopping
Retailers that tailor their holiday logistics plan based upon the traditional “Black Friday” start to the shopping season may be in for a […]
Read MoreShould-Cost Modeling Helps Control Costs
Should-Cost Modeling Helps Control Costs
Let’s say you’re the purchasing manager for your company, and you buy a fair amount of customized products. Word has come down that […]
Read MoreU.S. Retailers Continue with Canadian Invas...
U.S. Retailers Continue with Canadian Invasion
When upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc. announced in September that it would open four locations in Canada beginning in the fall of 2014, it […]
Read MoreMexico Offers Nearshoring Opportunities for...
Mexico Offers Nearshoring Opportunities for Canadian Businesses
While there are no predictions Canadian importers are ready to move away from China as a leading provider of manufactured goods, favorable business […]
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Supply Chain Data, Is Less...
When It Comes to Supply Chain Data, Is Less More?
There is no disputing that today’s supply chains are data driven, faster and leaner than before, some industry experts are starting to question […]
Read MoreEnvironmental Factors Not a Concern for Mos...
Environmental Factors Not a Concern for Most Shippers
Earlier this year, Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent announced new regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles. The new regulations, according […]
Read MoreTrucking Capacity Shortage May Finally Be H...
Trucking Capacity Shortage May Finally Be Here
Carriers have been warning for the past two years that the trucking industry is facing a serious capacity shortage, and that it was […]
Read MoreCanada/European Trade Agreement A Threat to...
Canada/European Trade Agreement A Threat to U.S. Businesses?
Talks between Canada and the European Union aimed at reaching a free trade agreement have reached a critical phase, with final sign-offs expected in […]
Read MoreBusinesses Find Revenue in Smart Returns Ma...
Businesses Find Revenue in Smart Returns Management
It used to be that customer returns were treated as the ugly duckling of retail management. Returns were tolerated, because they had to […]
Read MoreYour Supply Chain – One Bad Storm Away fr...
Your Supply Chain – One Bad Storm Away from Disaster?
One thing every business can agree on, the need has never been greater to safeguard supply chains against the unexpected. Last year’s harsh […]
Read MoreCanadian Prices Running Higher than US Pric...
Canadian Prices Running Higher than US Prices
A growing sense of angst among Canadian consumers has resulted from an inexplicable rise in consumer goods prices, as compared with U.S. prices. […]
Read MoreNatural Gas Vehicles – Next Step in Suppl...
Natural Gas Vehicles – Next Step in Supply Chain Sustainability?
With the price of a gallon of diesel fuel seemingly stuck above $4, it is not surprising talk is growing about options for […]
Read MoreU.S. Clean Fleet Initiative Mirrors Purolat...
U.S. Clean Fleet Initiative Mirrors Purolator’s Greening the Fleet
When President Barack Obama announced a “National Clean Fleets Partnership,” he challenged the nation’s businesses to find ways to help reduce the nation’s […]
Read MorePallet Industry – Are changes on the hori...
Pallet Industry – Are changes on the horizon?
Unless you have a direct interest in pallet design or manufacture, you probably have not followed recent trends in the industry. Which means, […]
Read MoreOpposition to Service Changes for US and Ca...
Opposition to Service Changes for US and Canadian Truckers
Canadian truckers doing business in the United States will soon have to change their modus operandi, as a result of regulatory changes issued […]
Read MoreHorizonal Collaboration – Yankees and Red...
Horizonal Collaboration – Yankees and Red Sox Sharing a Plane?
In a sign of how integrated today’s business environment has become – and how “yesterday” competitive rivalries could soon be – manufacturers are […]
Read MoreCollaborative Outsourcing – Efficiencies ...
Collaborative Outsourcing – Efficiencies & Savings
Just the phrase sounds very corporate-speakish, and readers will be excused if their eyes start to glaze over contemplating a post on this […]
Read MoreHot Tips for Shipping to Canada
Hot Tips for Shipping to Canada
Surface trade between the United States and Canada jumped by more than 11 percent during December 2011, and has soared by 27 percent […]
Read MoreEU Green Tax Sparks International Outrage
EU Green Tax Sparks International Outrage
As many as 30 different countries, including the United States, China and Russia, have joined forces to oppose a European Union edict to […]
Read MoreDoes Your Supply Chain Include a “Plan B�...
Does Your Supply Chain Include a “Plan B”?
At one point last winter, Florida was the only one of the 50 states that did not have snow on the ground. The. Only. One. […]
Read MoreTSA missed Deadline to Screen International...
TSA missed Deadline to Screen International Cargo
Maybe it wasn’t such a big deal when Transportation Security Administration head John Pistole announced that his agency would miss a December 31 […]
Read MoreSurge in Canadian E-Commerce Opportunities ...
Surge in Canadian E-Commerce Opportunities for Global Logistics Providers
While Canadian consumers may have been slow to embrace the Internet and online shopping, the trend has caught on with a vengeance, and […]
Read MoreBeyond the Border Agreement Receives Mixed ...
Beyond the Border Agreement Receives Mixed Reviews
With more than $1.5 billion worth of goods and services crossing the U.S./Canadian border every day, and with each country serving as the […]
Read MoreMessage to Congress: Highways/Truckers are ...
Message to Congress: Highways/Truckers are Top Priority
Don’t underestimate the effect of new regulations on the nation’s commerce, was the unmistakable message delivered by a contingent of shippers, carriers and […]
Read MoreIs Your Logistics Provider a Problem Solver...
Is Your Logistics Provider a Problem Solver?
With the spotlight pointed directly at the predicted capacity shortage, businesses are looking to ensure that their shipments will not be left behind. […]
Read MoreNew Driver Regulations Sent Holiday Chill t...
New Driver Regulations Sent Holiday Chill through Trucking Industry
In a late-December announcement, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) gave the trucking industry what amounted to a lump of coal, when it finalized […]
Read MoreUS Retailers Be Prepared – 62% of Canadia...
US Retailers Be Prepared – 62% of Canadian Consumers Buy Online
Late last year the Canadian government reported that Internet sales in that country passed C$15.1 billion during 2009, an 18 percent increase from the C$12.8 billion that […]
Read MoreDriver Shortage Squeezes Already-Tight Capa...
Driver Shortage Squeezes Already-Tight Capacity
It’s no secret that the recession had a serious impact on capacity – with the Internal Revenue Service reporting that as many as 3,000 carriers […]
Read MoreU.S. Visitors from Mexico and Canada Face N...
U.S. Visitors from Mexico and Canada Face New Entry Tariff
Mexican and Canadian visitors to the United States are going to find that the price of admission has just gotten a bit steeper, […]
Read MoreStrong Canadian Dollar – an Opportunity f...
Strong Canadian Dollar – an Opportunity for U.S. Retailers?
The U.S. dollar held strong competitive advantage over its Canadian counterpart for more than 30 years – with that it became standard among Canadian consumers […]
Read MoreSupply Chains have Enhanced Post-Recession ...
Supply Chains have Enhanced Post-Recession Value Survey Finds
A recent survey of supply chain and logistics professionals found that 89 percent of respondents believe that the supply chain function has become more important […]
Read MoreSupply Chain Component Needs Consideration ...
Supply Chain Component Needs Consideration in Demand Management Processes
In its simplest form, demand management refers to the process whereby businesses utilize various indicators to forecast customer demand, and align its supply […]
Read MoreAutomotive Aftermarket Suppliers Need to Id...
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Need to Identify Logistics Efficiencies
Results from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA’s) quarterly “Supplier Barometer,” indicate strong concern among suppliers about higher manufacturing and fuel costs. According to Steve […]
Read MoreBug-Free Pallets Could Add to Border Delays...
Bug-Free Pallets Could Add to Border Delays
Until recently, shipments entering the United States from Canada were exempt from a requirement that all wooden pallets be treated for bugs prior […]
Read MoreCanada Gets High Marks from World Bank
Canada Gets High Marks from World Bank
Every year, the World Bank releases an “Ease of Doing Business” analysis, which ranks 183 different countries based on certain economic indicators. In its most […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs’ Internal Assessment Program...
U.S. Customs’ Internal Assessment Program – Right for your Business?
Businesses that regularly import goods into the U.S. face the possibility each year of being selected for a Customs and Border Patrol “Focused Assessment.” What is […]
Read MoreSeven Top Questions to Ask to Create an Eff...
Seven Top Questions to Ask to Create an Efficient Supply Chain
According to the bellwether Institute for Supply Management, April marked the 23rd consecutive month of overall growth for the U.S. economy. In addition, the ISM […]
Read MoreOnline Tool Simplifies Tariff Assessments
Online Tool Simplifies Tariff Assessments
A new online platform from the U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA) allows exporters to know, at the click of a mouse, tariff assessments for shipments […]
Read MoreIgnore those Returns at Your Own Risk!
Ignore those Returns at Your Own Risk!
Last year U.S. consumers returned more than 8 percent of their purchases. That’s a staggering statistic for a retailer, and a figure that exceeded $200 […]
Read MoreDon’t Let an Ill-Prepared Shipping Label ...
Don’t Let an Ill-Prepared Shipping Label Hold You Up
Sometimes it’s the easy things that can mess you up. Take shipping to Canada. Most businesses are so concerned about the Customs clearance […]
Read MoreCanada by the Numbers: Top Reasons to Expan...
Canada by the Numbers: Top Reasons to Expand Your Customer Base North
Looking to increase your customer base? Expanding to new markets and even new countries is a common plan. As a US based business, […]
Read More78 Percent of Duty Drawbacks go Unclaimed!
78 Percent of Duty Drawbacks go Unclaimed!
Are you in the habit of allowing the federal government to keep more of your money than is legally necessary? Well, according to reports, […]
Read MoreTen Things to Know When Shipping to Canada
Ten Things to Know When Shipping to Canada
U.S. businesses are increasingly realizing the potential of expanding to the Canadian market, where just across our northern border, live 33 million potential […]
Read MoreThe “Aha” Solution Helping Businesses T...
The “Aha” Solution Helping Businesses Take Control
Inbound Freight Management: Businesses are increasingly realizing the good sense – and good economics – of taking control of the transportation logistics for […]
Read MorePendulum Swings between Freight Volumes and...
Pendulum Swings between Freight Volumes and Capacity Shortages
Good news! The volume of freight carried by U.S. trucks has increased dramatically, helping to restore growth and profitability to the recession-battled industry. […]
Read MoreCloud Computing: A Scalable Supply Chain So...
Cloud Computing: A Scalable Supply Chain Solution
One of the biggest conundrums for small-to-mid sized businesses has been highly efficient software capable of improving their operations, but at a cost […]
Read MoreConversation with Your Carriers – Fuel Su...
Conversation with Your Carriers – Fuel Surcharges
Have you seen recently that a gallon of diesel fuel costs well above $4.00 in most states? It should come as no surprise […]
Read MoreLimit Driver Hours – DOT Proposal Provoke...
Limit Driver Hours – DOT Proposal Provokes Stiff Opposition
If your favorite driver is looking a little more chipper these days, it could be because of the Department of Transportation’s proposal to […]
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Trade Surges 22 Percent in 2010 between U.S. and Canada
During 2010, surface trade between the United States and Canada increased by more than 22 percent, compared with 2009 levels. According to the U.S. […]
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Shipping from Canada or Peru – What “On Time Delivery” Means
Most businesses thrive very nicely without ever having heard the phrase “Incoterms,” and choose instead to leave the intricacies of international shipping to […]
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Why it Costs More to Ship a Box of Feathers than a Box of Bricks
Customers are often surprised to find out that the cost to ship a “lighter” load is often higher – sometimes much higher – […]
Read MoreTop U.S. Exports to Canada: Automobiles and...
Top U.S. Exports to Canada: Automobiles and Industrial Equipment
Canada continues to be the largest market for U.S. exports, with almost $250 billion* in the trade relationship, which saw U.S. exports to […]
Read MoreCanada Lures U.S. Businesses with Economic ...
Canada Lures U.S. Businesses with Economic Incentives
A New Year’s Day cut in the corporate tax rate – from 18 percent to 16.5 percent, marks the latest effort by the Canadian government […]
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