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More than 85% percent of the goods shipped between Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S. move through Jacksonville, Florida. The Port of Jacksonville (also known as JAXPORT) is a major ocean freight gateway, linking the mainland U.S. with the Port of San Juan and Puerto Rico’s other seaports.   In this article, we’ll show you what you need to know about moving freight along this route, either northbound to the mainland U.S. or southbound to Puerto Rico. Shipping to a U.S. territory like Puerto Rico can be a little different than shipping freight to other U.S. destinations. We’ll walk you through all the angles to...

When it comes to over-the-road transportation, you’ll have two main choices: less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) shipping. Each of these options offers different timelines, different costs, and different advantages. We’ll walk you through all of them so you can understand the distinctions—and pick the one that moves goods on your preferred timing, at your preferred budget. In This Article Definitions & Basic Differences: FTL vs. LTL Cost Considerations: FTL Pricing vs. LTL Pricing FTL & LTL Transit Time & Efficiency: A Comparison Safety & Handling of Goods: Who’s the Winner? LTL or FTL? Environmental Impact: Which Has the Lighter Carbon Footprint, LTL or FTL?...

Understanding the difference between transloading and intermodal freight shipping can help you keep your cargo moving efficiently—and save you money. Not sure what these logistics terms mean? We’ll walk you through the definitions of both, and explain which method to choose when—and why. We’ll also throw in a quick discussion of another similar term, transshipping, so you can understand all of these logistics strategies and pick the right one for your freight. What Does Transloading Mean in Shipping? Transloading refers to moving cargo from one mode of transportation to another. More specifically, when cargo is transloaded, it’s unloaded from one transportation method (such as an...

The holiday season can be a make-or-break one for many retail businesses. Statistics from the National Retail Federation (NRF) reveal that retailers earn, on average 19% of their total sales during the last two months of the year. (Or more, depending on the business!) As you prepare for the holiday season, we’ve got five insights for you. These tips will help you optimize your logistics, protect your margins, and keep your holiday stress to a minimum—at least where your business is concerned!   #1: The “Holiday Season” Starts Earlier Every Year Remember the days when the holiday shopping season (semi-)officially kicked off with Black Friday,...

Once a product reaches a customer’s hands, it would be easy to think that the supply chain has met its end. However, in some cases, there’s another link that returns the product to the seller or manufacturer.   That’s where the concept of reverse logistics comes in.   Return, refurbishing, remanufacturing, recycling, and disposal processes all fall under the umbrella of reverse logistics. Paying special attention to this link in the supply chain holds a number of benefits for companies, including higher levels of customer satisfaction and the possibility for recapturing value. Of course, reverse logistics isn’t without its challenges—or, as a supply chain manager...

With plenty of warnings that current supply chain challenges may make this holiday season more complicated than usual, everyone is gearing up early.  From consumers,  retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, carriers, and logistics companies, everyone is planning for a challenge in ordering and receiving products.  Additionally, as the year comes to a close, COVID-19 will remain a global X-factor. The threat of the virus will continue to influence consumer buying behavior and force shutdowns in areas where vaccines are in short supply. Additionally, illness and quarantine requirements will continue to remove workers from an already bare-bones workforce.  Despite the widespread unpredictability at play, the following statistics can offer some insights into the 2021 holiday season. They’ll also point to some areas to watch as organizations around the world strive to keep their supply chains flexible and responsive through the end of the year.  Overall Trends...