About Eric Zybura

Eric Zybura began his journey in the logistics and freight industry over 30 years ago. In 1992, Richard DeWitt hired him to help grow his family business in Guam. Eric packed up and moved from Colorado to Guam to manage and expand DeWitt Guam. Over the past three decades, Eric has held many roles within The DeWitt Companies, including leading DeWitt Guam and Royal Hawaiian Movers. For the last 10 years, he has served as the CEO/President of Approved Freight. Throughout his career, Eric has become a leading voice and expert in freight and logistics within the organization. During his time in Hawaii, he also served as the President of the Moving and Storage Association of Hawaii, where he advocated for moving businesses of all sizes across the Aloha State. In this blog, Eric will share the knowledge he’s gained from decades of running freight forwarders of various sizes in diverse locations.

What Is Consolidated LTL Shipping? A Smart, Efficient Way to Move Freight

Knowing your freight shipping options—including consolidated LTL—can streamline your operations and help you save money.   Even when you're working with an expert freight forwarder or freight broker, it's still important to understand the available freight options. That way, you'll know the right questions to ask, and you'll have the confidence in the shipping method you've selected.   In this guide, I'll share everything you need to know about consolidated LTL freight shipping. We'll cover how it works, what sets it apart from other freight options, and why it might be the perfect fit for your business. (Or not!)   What Does Consolidated LTL Mean? [...]

By |2025-05-05T18:50:19+00:00May 5th, 2025|Freight|0 Comments

Shipping from Vietnam to US: Your Complete Guide

When it comes to international trade, shipping cargo from Vietnam to the USA is a vital process for many businesses and individuals looking to move goods across continents. This article is a comprehensive guide detailing various facets of shipping, including ocean and air freight options, costs, factors affecting shipping rates, and much more. Whether you're an experienced importer or a first-time shipper, we aim to help you navigate the complexities of Vietnam logistics and make informed decisions. Ocean Freight Shipping Options from Vietnam FCL (Full Container Load) Shipping Costs & Transit Times LCL (Less than Container Load) Services & Rates Main Ports in Vietnam [...]

By |2025-04-21T18:34:37+00:00April 21st, 2025|Freight, Logistics, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Los Angeles Trucking: Navigating Freight Transport in LA & Long Beach

Los Angeles is one of the most critical transportation hubs in the United States.     The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handle over 40% of U.S. inbound containers, so the region depends on a robust trucking network to keep inbound cargo moving. Whether you're transporting freight from the ports to distribution centers, warehouses, or other logistics hubs like rail spurs, reliable Los Angeles FTL and LTL trucking services are essential.    We've operated in Los Angeles since 1991, so the Approved Freight Forwarders team knows the area's unique challenges all too well. Heavy congestion, strict environmental regulations, and high fuel costs all [...]

By |2025-05-15T21:23:51+00:00April 3rd, 2025|Freight, Logistics|0 Comments

Must-Knows for Shipping Cargo to the Dominican Republic & the Caribbean

With direct shipping routes to many Caribbean ports, Jacksonville, Florida acts as a strategic gateway for cargo bound for the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and many other Caribbean islands. If you're moving freight to one of these destinations, we'll show you what you need to know for simple, efficient, and budget-friendly cargo movement.   Key Facts: The Port of Jacksonville/JAXPORT Largest port in Florida by volume 6,118,408 tons of containerized cargo processed (FY 2024)  1,340,412 containers processed (TEUs, FY 2024)  Containerized cargo shipping to/from the [...]

By |2025-02-20T20:05:18+00:00February 20th, 2025|Freight|0 Comments

FTL Freight: Must-Knows for Selecting a Trucking Partner

A reliable full truckload (FTL) partner can make all the difference in keeping your freight on time and on budget. If you're new to FTL freight—or looking for a new partner for your freight shipments—we'll show you what to look for when selecting an FTL trucking provider.  7 Criteria for Choosing the Right FTL Trucking Partner What If You Need Specialized FTL Services? Cost and Budget Tips for FTL Freight Shipments 7 Criteria for Choosing the Right FTL Trucking Partner The right FTL freight partner can add ease to your logistics, help you create efficiencies and cost savings, and keep [...]

By |2025-02-12T23:46:20+00:00January 31st, 2025|Freight, Logistics|0 Comments

Expanding into International Logistics? Our Guide for Business Owners

When you take your business global, the international logistics can get complex—fast. Shipping freight to and from new areas of the world, clearing cargo through customs, and coordinating multiple modes of transportation all require new levels of bandwidth and types of expertise.    If you're thinking of expanding your operations internationally, check out our business owners' guide below. We'll show you what you need to know about moving freight internationally and synchronizing all of the elements that keep your supply chain moving. We'll also discuss some of the benefits of expanding into international logistics, as well as some of the resources and tools that [...]

By |2025-02-27T00:07:05+00:00January 17th, 2025|Logistics|0 Comments