Freight & Shipping

Exception handling in freight and logistics is the process of identifying and resolving shipment deviations before they escalate into costly issues. Any event that causes a shipment to deviate from its planned schedule, process, condition, or delivery requirements, from a missed pickup to a customs hold, qualifies as an exception that requires a fast response.

You should consider switching freight forwarders when you have a lack of communication, have limited visibility, experience operational failures, have questionable billing, or when your business has outgrown your current forwarder’s capabilities. Having one bad shipment isn’t a red flag, but repeated unresolved issues are.

If you’re planning ocean shipments for late summer or fall, waiting to book could cost you more than just higher freight rates. As the 2026 peak shipping season ramps up earlier than expected, not only is available vessel space tightening, but rates are also climbing. Booking your freight four to six weeks before your cargo is ready is one of the most effective ways to control unexpected freight costs and keep your supply chain moving forward.

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Navigating the complexities of international shipping can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the roles of freight forwarders and customs brokers. Many business owners often wonder: Can a freight forwarder also act as a customs broker?  This article...

For businesses shipping large or unusually shaped cargo, standard 20 and 40 foot shipping containers often don’t cut it. This is where shipping OOG (out of gauge) freight comes in, designed for shipments that exceed standard container dimensions. Understanding the...

Today’s supply chain and e-commerce landscapes require efficiency, convenience, and customer satisfaction more important than ever before. One logistics solution is becoming a more common way to satisfy business needs is door-to-door shipping; a service where goods...

Container ships are the workhorses of international trade, charged with the transportation of vast amounts of goods across the world’s oceans every day. In order to make these long journeys across the water, container ships need to carry large quantities of fuel, to...

Lithium batteries are a critical component of countless modern devices, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and medical equipment but the shipment of these batteries poses unique challenges that logistics professionals must be aware of when handling...

Final mile delivery, the last leg of the delivery process from the place of origin to the final destination, can be one of the most crucial components of the supply chain because it is where the customer experience is most directly impacted. As the growth of...