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Comprehensive Guide to 2025 Rate Increases: UPS, USPS, and FedEx
As the logistics landscape evolves, understanding annual rate changes from major carriers like UPS, USPS, and FedEx is crucial for...
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Jan 82 min read
Navigating Weather Disruptions: Ensuring Stability in E-commerce Success
Weather-related disruptions are an inevitable challenge for e-commerce businesses, especially during peak seasons or extreme weather...
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Jan 62 min read
High Probability of Another East & Gulf Coast Port Strike: What You Need to Know
The shipping and logistics industry is once again bracing for significant disruption as negotiations between the ILA and USMX stall.
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Dec 30, 20243 min read
Mexico’s New Apparel Ban: How to Alter Your Fulfillment Strategy
Mexico’s recent decision to ban certain U.S.-bound apparel imports has created significant challenges for brands, 3PL's...
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Dec 19, 20241 min read
AIF Attends the Korean Chamber of Commerce's (KOCHAM) 2024 Annual Dinner Reception
On December 11th, AIF's Directors and Staff had the pleasure of attending the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the USA's...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read
UPS and FedEx Increased Rates for 2025: What You Need to Know
As we approach 2025, significant changes in delivery surcharge rates are on the horizon, impacting businesses across various sectors.
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Dec 16, 20243 min read
Supply Chain Issues in 2024: Defining Moments and What We Can Learn
In 2024, a number of defining moments have tested the resilience and adaptability of global supply chains.
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Dec 4, 20243 min read
Staying Ahead in Logistics: The AI Advantage Every Business Needs
Going into 2025, the logistics industry is at the forefront of a massive technological revolution with Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
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May 24, 20242 min read
US Port Volumes: Insights into Maritime Cargo Trends
The volume of containers handled at major US seaports offers a clear picture of the nation's economic health.
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May 23, 20243 min read
Record Federal Funding Boosts Maintenance and Repair at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been awarded a combined $112 million in federal funds from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ma
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May 23, 20242 min read
How Supply Chains Leveraged FLOW After the Baltimore Bridge Incident
In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse, key players in the supply chain industry turned to innovative solutions to mitigate disru
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May 22, 20242 min read
South Carolina Ports Authority Overcomes Software Issue
After facing a temporary setback due to software issues impacting a server, the South Carolina Ports Authority has successfully resumed oper
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May 22, 20242 min read
Record-Breaking Growth: Mexican Ports Experience Surge in Container Volumes
Mexico's maritime industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with seaports across the country achieving record-breaking container volume
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May 21, 20242 min read
East and Gulf Coast Port Labor Negotiations Looming
As the clock ticks closer to the expiration of the current labor contract covering port workers on the East and Gulf coasts, stakeholders br
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May 21, 20242 min read
Unveiling Insights into Peak Season Freight Orders: CNBC Supply Chain Survey Analysis
As the peak season approaches, the logistics industry eagerly anticipates the surge in freight orders, a harbinger of bustling activity and
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May 20, 20242 min read
Freight Procurement: Uber Freight's Latest Spot Market Solution
In a significant move aimed at transforming the landscape of freight procurement, Uber Freight has launched a new spot market solution as pa
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May 20, 20242 min read
Google Executive: Generative AI's Impact on Supply Chain and Customer Service
In a captivating presentation at Manhattan Associates' Momentum conference, Warren Barkley, head of product-Vertex AI, GenAI, and machine le
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May 17, 20242 min read
FedEx Freight Announces Closure of Seven Service Centers Nationwide
In a strategic move to adapt to the evolving landscape of the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, FedEx Freight, a unit of FedEx Corp.
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May 17, 20241 min read
Update on Port of Baltimore Operations: Temporary Channel Closure
As efforts continue to remove the DALI, the Port of Baltimore faces temporary disruptions in its operations
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May 16, 20242 min read
Biden Administration Boosts Tariffs on China-Made EVs, Batteries, and Semiconductors
In a significant move aimed at reshaping trade dynamics, the Biden administration recently announced a series of tariff increases on key goo
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