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Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain

Shipping and Freight Resource

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Many of us in the business relate to freight as “money”.

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A Conversation With Lyn Hollingsworth, Trinity Authorized Freight Agent

Trinity Logistics

When asked about the key to the success of the Authorized Freight Agent Team at Trinity, our answer is always the same. The Agent Support Team at the Corporate office is dedicated to building strong relationships with all of our Authorized Freight Agents, whether their office is in the next town over or across the country.

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The Weekly Freight Report for February 11th, 2021

FLS Transport

The Top 6 Stories in Freight. The hottest stories in freight can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1. Of course, there’s a massive need for more capacity right now and that’s largely what’s driving the purchases. More trucks is definitely a step in the right direction. Get the details here. FLS can help.

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What Is Free or Freight on Board (FOB), and Why Should Shippers Understand This Term?

GlobalTranz

In the course of international trade, compliance with international trade laws and cultural differences can lead to confusion when interpreting contractual terms and obligations. One of these terms, free or freight on board, also has irony within its name. What Exactly Is Freight on Board? Who Pays the Freight Cost for FOB?

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Top 5 Free Online Resources for Freight Brokers

GlobalTranz

Even the freight transportation industry can't avoid this problem. That's why we've put together 5 free resources for freight brokers like you can't afford to miss out on. Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? Let's get started.

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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

As it is with most problems there is a lack of a clear and concise definition, according to an MIT study which conducted a survey of the apparel industry only to find wildly different results. Operational risks drop as a result as companies no longer have to worry about being able to get freight through customs.

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US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

Blue Grace Logistics

Wolf | Staff Reporter December 7, 2023 The post-pandemic trend toward nearshoring of trade is on course to finish the year strong despite an earlier slowdown in broader trade activity, a shift experts view as a prelude to longer-term change. But there’s definitely been an increase. Before the concept of nearshoring took off, U.S.-Mexico

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