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Nine of the United States’ top 20 trade partners are in Asia. Together, these countries traded $1.18 trillion in freight with the United States in 2019 alone, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.   If you’re planning on jumping into this market by shipping freight from Asia to the United States, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find our complete guide to moving cargo from Asia—including countries like China, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, and more—to the U.S. We’ll show you everything you need to know to get your goods from your suppliers in Asia to your location in the U.S.—safely and easily. First, let’s...

As California—along with several other states—turn up the heat on zero-emissions solutions for the transportation industry, warehouse operators are seeking innovative ideas to reduce their environmental footprint. One solution? Taking their warehouse fleets electric by investing in electric forklifts, electric pallet jacks, electric pallet stackers, electric order pickers, and electric reach trucks. We’ll take a look at the latest trends in electrified warehouse fleets, starting with electric forklifts, which offer a near-instant reduction in a warehouse’s carbon footprint. The Rise of Electric Forklifts 0fewer pounds of carbonIt’s a startling number: 120,000 fewer pounds of carbon emissions per 10,000 hours of use. That’s how much one...

Running a business in Puerto Rico? Or thinking of starting a new venture based in the territory? In either situation, you may find yourself researching the cost to send freight to Puerto Rico.   In this article, we’ll offer you our insights into how much it costs to ship freight to Puerto Rico by: Ocean freight: Full-container load (FCL) Ocean freight:Less-than-container (LCL)Air freight Transportation of goods by aircraftWe’ve been moving freight to Jones Act destinations like Puerto Rico since 1991, so we’ve got all the answers you need. First, let’s talk about the main question that likely brought you here. How Much Does It Cost...

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.   In this article What Is Lunar New Year When Is the Lunar New Year Celebration in China What Happens During the Lunar New Year How...

Eliminating unnecessary costs is a crucial aspect to supply chain optimization. If you’re seeing a significant amount of freight damage in the shipments you send, it might be time to focus in on this potentially expensive area.  Although reliable industry-wide statistics are hard to come by, the National Cargo Security Council (NCSC) estimated at one point that the global financial impact of cargo loss exceeded $50 billion annually. Additionally, Packaging Digest estimates that as many as 11% of loads arrive with some kind of damage, with the average sitting at about 2%.  In addition to the obvious cost of damaged goods that you can no longer sell, freight damage also creates a ripple effect throughout your operation:   First, there’s the cost of replacing the shipment for your customer, which might also include paying for expedited freight. Additionally,...

Approved is proud to announce to have once again been honored as 2021’s Top 100 3PL companies by Inbound Logistics Magazine. This is the sixth year we have made this prestigious list. The recognition is given for exceptional supply chain expertise, strategic vision, and client partnerships. “We are so honored to be selected for this prestigious list for the sixth year,” said Randy Tutor, Vice President of Sales. “This year, our team has worked through pandemic challenges to continue providing best in class service. I couldn’t be more proud.” Approved Forwarders was handpicked by the Inbound Logistics editors for this select list of best of...