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Awareness is building around the environmental impact of transportation and logistics. When you see statistics like the below, it’s easy to understand why green freight and sustainable logistics have become such hot topics of late: 0%The transportation sector has consistently been the U.S.’s largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The industry was responsible for 27% of emissions in 2020, according to EPA data. 0%Within that sector, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles comprised a whopping 83% of GHG emissions, revealing a potential target for lightening the transportation industry’s footprint. 0%If nothing changes, data from Accenture anticipates a 32% rise in carbon emissions, solely from urban...

  Updated: May 31, 2024 Sending freight to and from a remote place like Hawai’i comes with a lot of moving parts. And when it involves one of Hawaii’s neighbor islands, like Kauaʻi, things can get even more complicated. However, choosing an experienced, all-in-one freight provider can make things significantly easier. You’ll only have to deal with one company. Additionally, if they’re able to provide a range of freight services, that can lighten your load significantly. (And, in some cases, literally!) Below, you’ll find our list of what to look for in a Kauaʻi freight provider. As you’ll see, a company that can deliver in...

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...

Opening a new business? Or just shopping around to ensure you're getting the best price available to ship a container to Hawaii? No matter why you're researching the cost for shipping a container to Hawaii, we've got the answers you need! We've been moving Pacific freight since 1991, and we'll share all our expertise in this arena with you below. First, though, we want to give you a lay of the land so you can understand how domestic ocean container freight pricing works. The FMC, Tariffs, and Hawaii Container Prices  The ocean freight industry in the United States is regulated by the Federal Maritime Commission...