It’s been a turbulent year in freight. To get you ready to succeed in 2021, we’re taking a look at what happened and laying out what lessons we’ve learned. Whether you shipped internationally for the first time in 2020, or were a seasoned importer before COVID-19 hit the world stage, chances are you’ve experienced a […]
In this guide we are taking an in-depth look at various logistics providers in freight shipping to help you decide what you need to keep your freight friction free. What is a Logistics Provider? Big shipping companies, like Maersk, typically work with large importers (like IKEA and Target) or importers shipping at least a few times […]
Planning international freight for eCommerce businesses is hard. And in many cases, it can make the difference between profitability or losses. Of the over 10,000 small businesses that use Freightos.com to compare, book, and manage freight, many are eCommerce sellers shipping directly to fulfillment centers, Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) or otherwise. Depending on the product, freight can […]
You want to import a new product, but before placing an order with your supplier, you first want to know what the total cost of shipping will be. But that is easier said than done. Freight quotes generally include much (much) more than just the freight rate and can also fluctuate depending on the season, route, […]
Freightos.com is privileged to work with leading edge companies across the globe that use our marketplace platform to access digital freight shipping with transparent pricing and robust customer support. Take for example Nolk. Meet Nolk Nolk are digital first brand architects that leverage proprietary Genius Wire technology to identify, curate, acquire, and amplify bold new brands. […]
Digitalization and automation are making freight shipping easier and more transparent than ever before—and Freightos.com is leading this transformation.
It’s been a topsy turvy six months in the world of freight – and in the world in general – but there are some things importers can always rely on. For example, peak season. When is Peak Shipping Season 2020 for Importers? Top 5 Questions for Peak Season 2020 Do you anticipate another increase in […]
Alibaba & Freightos Alibaba.com & Freightos.com: Shipping & Logistics Partners Shipping with Alibaba.com has never been easier. Thanks to a new partnership, shippers can now easily book and manage their shipments using Alibaba.com Freight Powered by Freightos. It’s just another way that Freightos.com is bringing smooth shipping to importers around the world. When […]
Avoiding Customs Clearance Delays & Issues Importing globally? Customs can take a long time to learn, so this guide isn’t intended to turn you into a customs expert. What it will do is make you into a more empowered and informed importer so that you will know the right questions to ask and how to […]
If you are into the business of shipping goods all over the United States by truck, cost, on-time delivery, and the security of your shipment are the three factors that will likely keep you up at night. And while there are various approaches to shipping goods and calculating the cost and all other logistics associated […]
If you’re not as of now utilizing partial truckload, you may not realize it exists, due to how immensely underutilized it is by shippers, surprisingly, it may even offer the most advantages. Partial truckload is the forgotten middle child between less than truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL). It is occasionally called “volume LTL” by […]
As any number of logistics and trucking experts will tell you, the trucking market is complicated. Learn how to calculate truck shipping rates, why they’re important & more here.
Everything you need to know about trade financing for international freight, including terms for securing financing, typical interest conditions, key terminology, and more.
Freight shipping. In theory it doesn’t sound thrilling, but in fact, it can actually be really exciting to move goods around the world, creating something thousands of miles away and delivering it to happy customers. However, freight shipping can be complicated. That means you can run into snags that end up costing you time and […]
With the spread of COVID-19, many shippers have turned to importing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). There is certainly high demand for PPE, like facemasks, but since these items are highly regulated, it’s important to make sure you meet all the guidelines to avoid delays or cancellations of your shipments. We turned to the experts to […]
Coronavirus Shipping – What You Need To Know COVID-19 has caused major disruptions to logistics and shipping around the world. We’ve gathered our best resources to keep you informed – and help you keep your goods moving. Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain & On the Economy The impact of coronavirus on the supply side in […]
By Robert Khachatryan Amazon shipping during COVID-19 Amazon seems to have fulfilled its goal of adding 100,000 employees to meet the heightened demand for essential products. It has also started to lift some of the restrictions for inbound shipments of non-essential goods. However, the rapidly-changing reality of “shelter in place” continues to pose new challenges. […]
Ship at high volumes? Ship large items like furniture, fragile ones like ceramics, or large, fragile ones like flat-screen TVs? You are very likely an FCL shipper. But that doesn’t mean everything about FCL is clear. That’s why we consulted the experts and put together this guide to FCL. Read on to learn everything you […]
Last updated: January 10, 2021 How coronavirus is impacting the economy and the global supply chain 2020 is behind us, but freight is far from returning to normal. In the first week of the year, rates on some ocean lanes went up, others went down, air cargo capacity was tight as a result of suspended […]
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) – a UN agency responsible for marine safety – has passed the IMO 2020. Here’s everything you need to know. What is IMO 2020? IMO 2020 is a regulation to reduce the amount of sulfur oxide, a harmful pollutant, that ships are permitted to emit. Starting January 1, 2020, ships […]