The Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI) is a document issued by an exporter to their agents or freight forwarders that contains details about the shipping terms, including instructions on how...
Recordkeeping plays a vital role in any business, but especially when it comes to imports and exports. Records management is key not only to determine revenue, stay in legal compliance,...
The growth in SE ports is expected to continue into 2023 and beyond, as more companies look for alternatives to the West Coast for their shipping needs. According to the...
It is incumbent on everyone engaged in trade to know policy and regulations. A lack of knowledge doesn’t mitigate liability. So what do you need to know about what’s dutiable...
A great customer experience starts with a specifically curated list of assets, the most important of those being great people. Then providing those people with the tools, education, and context...
The outlook for container shipping post-Lunar New Year is looking increasingly bleak, as more lines are caving to the mounting pressure and announcing an increasing number of blank sailings. The industry...
Export volumes are now approaching pre-pandemic levels so Future Forwarding is excited to announce we have partnered with OOCL for a WEEKLY consolidation box to the UK. Our consolidation box...
As the world's carbon emissions continue to increase, businesses are making efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. One way they can do this is by opting for carbon-neutral shipping. Despite...
While October was the Port of Savannah’s second busiest month on record, moving 552,800 TEUs, in November that number fell to 464,883 TEUs, 30,866 less than November 2021. Yet, even...
One of the jobs with the highest turnover rates in logistics is truck unloading. One way to meet this need is automation and Pickle Robot Company is stepping into the...