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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.

Los Angeles Real Estate Impacts Supply Chain Costs

It was a textbook case of supply and demand. That's what drove industrial real estate rents sky-high in greater Los Angeles in 2022. And the effects may ripple all the way down the supply chain to shippers moving freight through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.   To sum up exactly what happened: Where industrial real estate—including warehouse space—was concerned, 2022 was a landlord's market with very few vacancies. As a result, rent in Los Angeles rose in 2022, both for new tenants and existing tenants. Additionally, to compensate for inflation, some landlords added consumer price index (CPI) increases on top of [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:38+00:00January 25th, 2023|Freight, Industry News, Logistics, Supply Chain|0 Comments
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Green Trucking: Spotlight on Hydrogen-Powered Trucks

The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases, making up 27% of total GHG emissions in the U.S., according to the EPA. As the industry looks toward greener solutions, two directions have emerged.   Many are looking to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to reduce fleet emissions. However, there's another strong entry in the zero-emissions category: fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), powered by hydrogen.   We previously took a look at the rise of electric semis. In this article, we'll take a look at hydrogen-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks—as well as their advantages and drawbacks—as this technology continues to develop.   Advances [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:38+00:00January 20th, 2023|Freight, Industry News, Supply Chain, Sustainability|0 Comments
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New California Air Quality Regulations Poised to Impact the Transportation Industry

As a California-based freight forwarder, Approved keeps close tabs on the state's environmental initiatives. Three new regulations have emerged that will directly impact truck and engine manufacturers as well as fleet owners, with wide-ranging implications for the transportation industry as a whole.   To keep you in the loop, we've summarized these initiatives below. We'll share what they're about and how they might affect the way you do business. We'll also discuss the environmental impact of these regulations, which have the potential to significantly improve air quality in California. Finally, even if you're not operating in California, some of these initiatives have already been [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:39+00:00January 15th, 2023|Freight, Industry News, Sustainability|0 Comments
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Lunar New Year in China: Shipping Delays, Rising Costs and What to Do About Them

The celebrations in China around Lunar New Year can throw a wrench into even the most resilient supply chains. Factories shut down, orders increase in anticipation, and transportation companies try to juggle the demand with a reduced workforce.  If you're relying on goods manufactured in China—or simply shipping through ports in the country—we'll show you what to expect during the Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year celebrations. We'll also give you some ideas for mitigating the impact within your operation.   What Is Lunar New Year When Is the Lunar New Year Celebration in China What Happens During the Lunar New Year How You [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:39+00:00January 5th, 2023|Industry News, Supply Chain, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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How Long Does It Take a Cargo Ship to Go from California to Hawaii?

It can take as little as five days for a cargo ship to transit from the ports of Los Angeles or Long Beach to Honolulu Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii. Cargo ships bound for Hawaii's neighbor islands—Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island—take approximately two to four additional days. That's 7-9 days in total to transit from California to Hawaii. Transit Times from California to Hawaii (Westbound) Honolulu Harbor 5 Days Kahului Harbor 7 Days Nawiliwili Harbor 7 Days Kawaihae Harbor 7-9 Days Hilo Harbor 7-9 Days What If You're Shipping Eastbound? How Long Does It [...]

By |2024-11-13T13:29:57+00:00August 22nd, 2022|Freight, Hawaii Business|0 Comments
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How Does Freight Get to Hawaii?

There's a simple answer to this question: Freight gets to Hawaii usually by boat but also often by plane. In other words, when it comes to the final leg of its journey, cargo gets shipped to Hawaii either by ocean freight or air freight. As an isolated Pacific island chain, Hawaii relies heavily on these freight modes to supply food, finished goods, construction materials, business supplies—almost everything that makes island life workable. Want a deeper look into how freight moves to Hawaii? We'll show you exactly how Hawaii ocean freight and air freight work, as well as how these freight modes keep the state's [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:40+00:00August 15th, 2022|Freight|0 Comments
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