For shippers, your business is only as strong as the partners you surround yourself with. But all partnerships are not created equal. Depending on your shipping lanes, the frequency of shipments, and many other factors, certain carrier partners may offer a greater value than others. Carefully selecting the right organizations or owner/operators to partner

Prior to two years ago, the US economy was red hot. Bankruptcies were down as businesses enjoyed a period of prosperity. Then came the pandemic. “Several signs and indicators pointed to a downturn prior to the March [2020] shutdown,” says Zachary Elrod, Sales Vice President at Allianz Trade North America—a trade credit

Food recalls are a serious matter for protecting public health and safety. When a recall is announced, shippers, carriers and logistics companies must work diligently to secure every lot of affected product. Steps must then be taken to ensure proper disposal once all recalled goods are reclaimed and accounted for. This process includes detailed

Food safety is one of the chief concerns for transportation carriers operating in the US today. Increased government regulation and new policies from major retailers have brought safe food handling practices to the forefront, especially within the past decade. For most large carriers, adapting to these new demands was a simple prospect.

With all the economic challenges of the recent months and years, forecasting a transport budget is perhaps more difficult than ever. Strategically aligning freight expense for next year with the many factors known today presents a unique challenge for many reasons.Availability of labor and the supplies necessary for production are among the most crucial

In the face of unprecedented economic shutdowns brought on by the pandemic, the US government rolled out a series of fiscal stimulus packages totaling 5 trillion dollars. Loose monetary policy from The Federal Reserve also helped the economy turn the corner toward recovery in the third quarter of 2020. These factors combined

It can be hard to get a handle on the current state of the freight economy. Alongside continued supply chain interruptions, labor shortages, and many other ongoing issues, one area of concern seems to rise above the rest: inflation. The transport field is operating in uncharted waters with inflation lingering around eight

They say any news is good news. With the onset of the pandemic, the supply chain became the focus of the news media to an extent never seen before. Coverage of empty shelves and ships piling up in the ports became as commonplace as sports commentary or the latest celebrity gossip. Though

Recent shifts in the shipping industry have seen capacity loosen for many reasons. As shippers and retailers have adjusted their supply chains to keep pace with ongoing disruptions, inventories have finally started to normalize. In some segments, shipping slowdowns can be chalked up to normal dips in seasonal demand. And of course,

The list of problems in today’s transportation industry is long and continuing to grow. The causes of these issues are numerous, but a common factor exists that is placing unneeded stress on the market and resulting in damaged relationships. For many of these issues, the problem begins with the relationships between various