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NMFC LTL Classification Changes Starting July 19
Effective July 19, 2025, the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system will undergo significant changes as outlined in Docket 2025-1. These changes aim to modernize and simplify freight classification for the LTL (Less-than-Truckload) sector....
Let the Trade Deals Begin
What is happening? The United States has officially finalized trade agreements with Great Britain and China to significantly decrease certain tariffs. Beginning today, May 14, 2025, the United States will: Lower reciprocal tariffs between the U.S. and China from...
Continuous Bond Sufficiency: What it Means for Importers
What is happening? When a shipment containing merchandise with a value of more than $2,500 is imported into the U.S. for commercial purposes, an importer must post a customs bond as a guarantee to the government that all duties, taxes, and fees will be paid...
Securing the Supply Chain: Best Practices for Safe and Reliable Shipping
In an increasingly connected global economy, securing the entire supply chain is critical for ensuring safe and reliable shipments. Companies across industries must implement robust supply chain security measures to mitigate risks, protect assets, and maintain...
Time-Critical Shipping in Winter: Overcoming Seasonal Challenges
For logistics professionals in time-sensitive industries, winter presents a unique set of challenges that can disrupt even the most carefully planned supply chains. From managing severe weather challenges to infrastructure slowdowns, ensuring timely deliveries during...
Customs Compliance Essentials: Avoiding Pitfalls in Global Shipping
Global shipping is a high-stakes endeavor, especially for industries like aerospace, medical, government, and defense, where compliance with customs regulations isn’t just a matter of efficiency – it’s a matter of legality, security, and national interest. With...
Potential Port Strike Averted as Union, Employers Reach Tentative Deal
Dockworkers and shipping companies on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts have reached a tentative six-year contract agreement, averting a strike that could have disrupted supply chains and drastically impacted the U.S. economy. The International Longshoremen’s...
Preparing for a Potential Port Strike on January 15
A potential port strike by dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports looms on January 15, 2025, presenting itself once again after a tentative agreement that was reached back in October is set to expire. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the...
The Process of Trade Show Shipping
Trade show shipping is a complex process that involves careful planning and coordination from pick-up to delivery. Logistics partners must navigate tight schedules, adhere to event guidelines, and ensure all materials arrive safely. Check out the process below of how...
How Tropical Storm Season Impacts Logistics
Tropical storm season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. Coincidentally, this also falls during peak freight season. With the high potential for severe weather during this time, these natural disasters can easily disrupt supply chains, delay shipments, and...