When you're looking to grow your business or enter a new marketplace, ocean freight can offer you a cost-effective method for importing and exporting goods. This is especially true if you work with a freight forwarder who can offer you consolidation options. (More on that in a moment!) Many of our customers who are new to ocean freight tell us that it can feel intimidating. Others simply have questions around the logistics—sailing schedules, packaging concerns, container sizes and more. In this article, we'll bring clarity to six ocean freight concepts that cause the most confusion. If you're new to this shipping method, you'll get [...]

As you optimize your supply chain, adding air freight to your mix of shipping options can give you an edge. With its quick and reliable delivery times, air freight gets your goods in the hands of your customers exactly when they need them. If you're new to air freight—or you want to discover more about how it can help you respond quickly to market demand—we've got you covered. Below, we'll introduce you to the big concepts around air freight as well as the terminology you'll hear so you can navigate the arena like a pro and secure its advantages for your organization. Air Freight Concept [...]

Just like any business decision, costs are a consideration when you choose how to ship your goods. Although air freight offers a few advantages over ocean freight—such as faster shipping times, reliable delivery dates and less handling for high-value goods—it sometimes falls to the bottom of the list because of its cost. However, air freight is a flexible mode of transportation that can be customized to fit your needs. For example, if you look at air freight consolidations, you may find that the benefits push it to the top. Here's how it works: If you decide to air freight your goods, you'll be offered four [...]

Air freight can offer your company several advantages over ocean freight. In addition to subjecting your shipments to less handling, which can translate to a lower possibility of damage, air freight can also get your goods to their destination faster—and on a more precise timeline. However, air freight has its own shipping requirements, ones that may be new to you. To help you take full advantage of all that air freight has to offer, we've put together a list of best practices for preparing your shipments. These tips will help ensure your package arrives at its destination safely, cost-efficiently and on time. 1. Label Your [...]

When you're shipping freight to Hawaii, most businesses adopt one of two approaches: Send everything to a central warehouse in Oahu and distribute inventory to neighboring islands from there. Leverage direct service to send cargo straight to Maui, the Big Island and Kauai, without going through Oahu. After nearly 15 years of experience with Hawaii freight, our team has discovered that the second approach, direct service, can save companies up to 25% on their Hawaii freight costs. If you're not already using direct service, now might be the right time to reassess your supply chain and create a new efficiency that can directly impact your [...]