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How To Reduce Shipping Delays At US Ports (Without Losing Your Mind Or Your Margin)
A few months ago I was sitting at a coffee shop in Charleston, right off East Bay, with a shipper who looked like he hadn’t slept in a week. He pushed his laptop across the table and said, “All this freight is sitting off the coast. I’ve got customers calling

Bonded Warehouse Compliance Requirements: The Stuff That’ll Bite You If You Ignore It
A while back I was sitting at a coffee shop in Charleston, right off King Street, talking with a shipper who looked like he hadn’t slept in two days. He leans in and goes, “Look, I thought a bonded warehouse would make everything easier. Now I’ve got Customs breathing down

How Small Shippers Can Punch Above Their Weight With a Multi‑Client Warehouse
I was sitting with a small importer at a coffee shop in Greenville – corner table, two laptops, and one very tired logistics manager. She leaned back and said, “I feel like I’m playing in a big‑league game with a T‑ball budget.” Her problem was simple: too small for her

How 3PL Providers Optimize Freight Routing (And Save You Money Without You Noticing)
Let Me Paint the Picture I was sitting in a little spot in Mount Pleasant, right over a plate of shrimp and grits, talking with a shipper who was just flat-out frustrated. Loads were moving. Trucks were showing up. Product was shipping. But the freight bill? Yeah… that thing was

Packaging Best Practices For Transloaded Freight: How To Stop Losing Product Between Ports And Warehouses
Packaging Best Practices For Transloaded Freight: How To Stop Losing Product Between Ports And Warehouses A while back I was sitting at a little spot in North Charleston, right off I-526, having coffee with a warehouse manager. He’d just come from the port, he looked tired, and he opened with

Unlocking the Power of Drayage Services: The Unsung Hero of Efficient Logistics
In the world of logistics, one of the pivotal services that often gets overshadowed by more glamorous topics like eCommerce fulfillment or inventory management is drayage services. This essential function acts as a bridge within the supply chain, ensuring that freight arrives where it needs to be when it needs