Transportation companies, logistics providers, conscious consumers, and green-leaning businesses are all looking for ways to make shipping more sustainable. Whether you’re talking about moving goods, materials, or supplies as freight or getting small parcels in the hands of consumers, green logistics is a hot topic right now.   In some ways, supply chain optimization is built for sustainability. Creating efficiencies can also lead to things like emissions savings. However, in some cases, the sustainable solution isn’t always the cheapest one. To offer just one example, some companies are feeling the pinch when it comes to using more expensive biofuels to power the planes and boats...

The transportation industry plays a vital role in everyday life, moving everything where it needs to go—people, supplies, raw materials, equipment, finished goods, etc. Given how reliant we are on the industry, it’s no surprise that it’s exerted a significant impact on the environment. Between 1990 and 2020, greenhouse gases attributed to the transportation sector increased more in absolute terms than any other sector, according to EPA data. Many in the transportation industry—and specifically logistics—have turned their eyes toward greener, more sustainable solutions. Perhaps that’s not so surprising for an industry that’s always been focused on efficiency. After all, more efficient solutions are also often...

Keeping your supply chain optimized means keeping a close eye on your costs, including any “extra” fees that can creep onto your ocean freight invoice.   With consumer spending down, inventory at high levels, and warehouse space at a premium, some businesses have found themselves confronted with per diem charges. Rather than accepting them as par for the course, it’s possible to reduce these “extra” charges—or eliminate them completely.   We’ll show you exactly what these per diem charges are, and we’ll give you some strategies for avoiding them. We’ll also walk you through several other ocean freight charges—detention and demurrage—so you can take control...

The Port of San Juan was the 11th busiest port in the U.S. in 2020 as ranked by TEUs (twenty-equivalent units). In fact, the port received 702,056 inbound TEUs that year, and a significant number of those carried cargo from Asia. If you’re planning on shipping freight to Puerto Rico from China, Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, or another country in Asia, there are a few things you need to know to make sure your goods arrive safely and easily.   Below, you’ll find our ultimate guide to moving freight from Asia to Puerto Rico. We’ll show you exactly what you need to know to get up...

  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...