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Customs Clearance: Meaning and Process
International trade can be complex and time-consuming, but it is crucial for businesses that import or export goods to understand one of the most critical steps in the process: customs clearance. Customs clearance is the procedure you must follow to legally import or export goods across international borders. The process can be daunting, but […]
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Project Logistics Spotlight: Heavy Lifting, Sensitive Cargo
From ensuring safe delivery of rare or injured animals to transporting oversized machinery, project logistics requirements are unique and complex. Here’s how DHL, FedEx, Lufthansa Cargo, and other transportation providers tackle unique, high-value shipments with precision, care, and efficiency during every leg of the journey.
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Most Read Articles of 2024
From boosting supply chain visibility to optimizing warehouse labor and turbocharging last-mile delivery, these are the articles that resonated most with our audience last year.
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What is FOB Destination? Meaning, Terms, Who Pays?
If you’re in the shipping industry, you need to be familiar with the shipping term FOB destination and all it implies. You should be able to answer the question of what does FOB mean in shipping and convey the fob price meaning. FOB is an acronym that means “free on board,” so FOB destination […]
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Top Supply Chain Management Schools
Here’s a roundup of some of the top programs to consider around the world, whether you’re looking to major in supply chain or supply management at the undergraduate level, obtain an MBA with a supply chain concentration, or find the right executive education or certificate programs to further your career. The next generation of supply […]
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Podcast Roundup: Hear & Now
Our audience played these 12 podcasts on repeat in 2024. Listen for insights on everything from dedicated transportation solutions to nearshoring to managing supply chain disruptions.
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2025 Winter Reading Guide
Cozy up this winter with our curated reading list, featuring 12 essential books for logistics and supply chain professionals. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of global trade, exploring GenAI, or optimizing last-mile delivery, these titles are packed with the insights you need.
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9 Regulations Reshaping Global Logistics: Here’s How to Decode Them
Navigating the complex maze of regulations—from CBAM to the UFLPA—can feel like searching for hidden words in a difficult puzzle. With increased scrutiny on environmental, labor, and consumer impacts, global supply chains must stay ahead of the shifting regulatory landscape.
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Small Businesses, Big Supply Chains
From cloud-based shipping solutions to AI-powered inventory management, small businesses harness cutting-edge technology to scale like never before. Here’s how strategic partnerships, outsourcing logistics, and leveraging data-driven insights help SMBs streamline operations, meet demand, and enhance the customer experience—proving that size doesn’t limit success.
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What’s Your Supply Chain Vision for 2025?
From sure-fire predictions to major trends to watch, industry experts outline the year ahead.
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Hype vs. Reality: The Promise of AI in Supply Chains
AI-driven solutions are often hailed as the silver bullet for today’s supply chain challenges. The hype promises faster operations, cost savings, reduced risk, and streamlined customer service—but how much of this is reality? Here’s a look at the tangible impacts AI is having on supply chains, dissecting where it truly delivers and where expectations may need a reality check.
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Warehouse Robotics Unlock Efficiencies
From AI-powered AMRs to cobots working safely alongside humans, cutting-edge robotics are transforming supply chain operations. See how the latest innovations are changing the game and driving efficiency.
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Trade Show Roundup: Build Your Connections in 2025
19 must-attend events to expand your logistics networks and knowledge this year.
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Innovative Temperature-Sensitive Solutions: A Cold Treat
From ice cream to fresh produce to life-saving vaccines, the cold chain market is booming. Enter a wave of innovative solutions—smart packaging, cutting-edge telematics, and advanced freezing technologies—that are transforming the way temperature-sensitive goods journey from producers to doorsteps.
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Expedited Carriers Guide 2024
Reliable expedited freight services are crucial for businesses that need to move critical, time-sensitive goods quickly and cost-effectively. Use this guide to find providers that offer a wide range of expedited services and solutions, as well as tracking technologies for complete visibility.
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Shippers Get On Board With Air Cargo
As ecommerce soars and global trade accelerates, the demand for air freight solutions is a boarding pass to the future. But can capacity keep up with the industry’s rapid ascent?
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Fast Track to Expedited Shipping Success
Expedited shipping helps organizations elevate their competitive edge, enhance customer satisfaction, and swiftly respond to supply chain disruptions—all while keeping inventory costs in check. Here’s how to speed expedited shipping success.
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Strengthening the Port-Rail Connection
U.S. ports embrace rail connections through capital and technology investments designed to move cargo more efficiently and quickly.
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Smart Sailing: Maritime Success Strategies
Faced with a complex wave of interconnected challenges, ocean carriers keep shipments on course by refining schedules, enhancing fleets, adding new technology tools, and introducing greener fuels.
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Hats Off to Core Carriers!
Want to brim with confidence when selecting a core carrier? When weighing this critical decision, consider a range of complex factors before you tip your cap to any one trucking company.
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