Moving cargo across continents is a complex process. This involves: Multiple modes of transportation International regulations Logistics This blog by Lading Logistics will help you understand how intercontinental cargo moves….
Container Shipping Rates Plunge Deeper Into The Red
The future looks bad for businesses that move containers. More and more people are starting to notice that the busy season is losing steam. The current spot prices don’t make…
Lawmakers Involve Buttigieg in UAW Dispute
During a Wednesday review session on Capitol Hill, Republican members told U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg how upset they were with the Biden administration’s stance on electric cars. To help…
Understanding the Different Types of Cargo
When it comes to today’s global economy, cargo transportation is an important part of it. Now it has become easier than ever to transport goods from one place to another….
FMCSA Ordered to Release All Carrier Complaint Data to the Public
A recent report by the government said that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration should make its complaint database easier to find. The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a study…
Container Shipping for Exporters Remains Far from Pre-COVID ‘Normal’
The United States’ import container fees are back to what they were before. The amount that the US exports has not changed. Even after the COVID spread, U.S. export prices…
Logistics vs. Operations vs. Supply Chain
Everyone involved in manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce frequently uses terms like “operations,” “supply chain,” and “logistics.” However, the concepts of these three are different from each other. What needs to…
Forward Air’s Acquisition of Omni: Market Impact
Forward Air’s stock has dropped a lot since the company announced last month that it was buying Omni Logistics, but two reports from debt rating agencies are much more positive…
I Squared Capital Invests $17M in Parade for AI Initiatives
Thursday, the capacity management platform Parade announced that it had raised $17 million in a venture round led by I Squared Capital. We are excited to be leading Parade’s funding…
Freight vs. Transportation: The Key Differences
Understanding the distinction between freight and transportation is crucial. Freight refers to payment for the carriage or transportation of goods via air, land, or sea, while transportation involves moving people,…