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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.

How California’s Clean Air Initiatives May Impact the Transportation Industry—and Shippers

Air pollution is a significant problem in the state of California. The San Joaquin Valley and South Coast Air Basins experience some of the highest air pollution levels in the United States, according to data from the EPA. Of the ten most ozone-polluted U.S. cities, seven are located in the Golden State. Additionally, a 2021 air-quality report from the Environment America Research & Policy center ranked Southern California air pollution as the worst in the country. That same report quantified the number of days of elevated ozone and/or particulate matter in several population centers in California during the year 2020: Days of Elevated Ozone and/or [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:40+00:00July 11th, 2022|Freight, Industry News|0 Comments
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Why Freight Forwarders Join Professional Orgs—and What That Means for You

Like many other specialized sectors, companies in the transportation and logistics industry have their own professional organizations. It's easy to think that these affiliations don't add up to much more than a series of logos at the bottom of a company website. However, as a shipper or a potential partner to a freight forwarder, you might be surprised that these professional affiliations actually offer you benefits. Through the networking, educational, and financial opportunities offered by these organizations, freight forwarders are better positioned to deliver: A thoroughly professional experience, with trained and informed experts handling your shipment every step of the way. Seamless pickup, handling, and [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:41+00:00June 13th, 2022|Company News, Freight|0 Comments
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Pandemic-Related Supply Chain Shortages Result in Higher Prices for Consumers

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics has confirmed what many consumers have already recognized at the cash register: Prices continue to rise for goods and services. 7.9% increase in Consumer Price Index Feb. 2021-2022 From February 2021 to February 2022, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose by 7.9%—the largest 12-month change since January 1982. . In other words, consumers are paying 7.9% more for goods and services than they were a year ago. What's behind these sharp price increases? Basic economics of supply and demand. This balance was disrupted during the pandemic. As companies struggle to get their [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:41+00:00March 28th, 2022|Industry News, Supply Chain|0 Comments
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The Auto Industry’s Semiconductor Chip Shortage: A Look at This Massive Supply Chain Disruption

Empty dealership lots. Long waiting lists for new vehicles. Higher prices for both new and used cars. The semiconductor chip shortage hit the auto industry hard, impacting manufacturers, dealers, and consumers alike: Consulting firm Alix Partners has estimated that the shortage will cost the automotive industry $210 billion in lost revenue in 2021, $100 billion more than the firm's initial estimates. AutoForecast Solutions projects that 11.3 million vehicles will be cut from production plans before the crisis is resolved. Additionally, some experts anticipate that shortages will last at least into 2023, with Cox Automotive estimating that it will take at least until 2025 for the [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:42+00:00March 21st, 2022|Industry News, Supply Chain|0 Comments
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What Is LaaS (Logistics as a Service)? And Is It Right for Your Business?

110 million packages a day. That's FedEx's prediction for the domestic package market in 2022. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the company didn't believe volume would rise to that level until 2026. The major contributor to that growth? eCommerce, to the tune of 86%. Of course, all this demand means more logistics, including freight for inventory and supplies. To handle these moving parts—and optimize operations—companies are looking to managed transportation services. Under that umbrella, Logistics as a Service (LaaS) has emerged as a newer solution on the market. eCommerce companies may primarily leverage LaaS solutions around delivery and return flow for finished goods. However, some companies [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:42+00:00March 14th, 2022|Logistics|0 Comments
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CES 2022 Round-Up: EV Technology for Over-the-Road Freight

As the freight industry looks to green technology for sustainable solutions, electric vehicle (EV) solutions were on full display at CES 2022. Alongside innovations in digital health, food tech, gaming, and smart home applications, companies exhibited heavy-duty battery-electrics and hybrids alongside lighter duty last-mile vans and even autonomous platforms for closed logistics ecosystems. Unlike some of technology that's unveiled at CES, some of these EVs are not only already in production but also currently in commercial use. In other words, the EV tech displayed at this year's CES was both strong in concept and reality. Ultimately, these entries offered new promise that EVs might finally [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:06:42+00:00March 7th, 2022|Freight, Industry News|0 Comments
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