Suffering a loss during the transit of your goods can be a distressing experience, made even more difficult by the claims process. The process for filing a claim can vary significantly, depending on whether you have all-risk cargo insurance or are solely dependent on your carrier's limit of liability. In this blog, we’re going to review some tips on this matter.    Regrettably, a significant number of importers and exporters believe that their shipments are entirely protected under the carrier's liability and that the carrier will be held accountable for any loss or damage si ..read more

The right packaging and crating services can have a major impact on your bottom line. When you choose the right packing and crating vendor you can rest assured that your goods will be protected during transit, and avoid damages and financial losses. To make sure you’re on the road to choosing the perfect packaging and crate for your company, the following tips will provide some guidance. When evaluating a new packaging and crating vendor 1)  Getting at least 3 competitive quotes before making the decision. 2) Think about factors such as damage costs, packing labor costs, and reusability ..read more

  The warehousing facilities can be as valuable to your success as the products themselves. In this post we’re going to check some factors you need to consider to determine which warehousing facilities and features will best match your business. Outsourcing When researching warehousing and storage, consider that the facility you will use probably won’t be yours, but rather another business outsourcing it to you.  It is important to research which warehouse companies are credible and offer the services you want at a rational price. But before that comes determining its location first ..read more

  To protect your merchandise during transport requires some layers of protection. In this post, we will look inside the crate and realize how much work is needed to ensure that your items arrive safely at their destination.    The first layer, in many cases is a wood crate. Generally this is a custom wood crate specifically designed to maximize the protection of the merchandise being shipped. Customized wood pallets and skids may also be used.   But that’s just the outside portion because it is important to consider the measures inside a crate that keep items from moving ..read more

  Fulfillment service is a third-party warehouse in charge of managing your inventory, at the same time that it arranges and sends your orders to your clients. In this post we will take a closer look at the  advantages of using order fulfillment services for your business.  1. Avoid Sale Fluctuations Many outsourcing fulfillment offers flexible pricing. When you’re going through a slow period, or a period where you grow too much, they’ll be able to adapt to your needs. When you have a fluctuation, you should hire staff to deal with it, order more equipment, and more warehouse s ..read more

  There are certain questions that you need to have in mind before buying cargo insurance to be sure that you are getting the right insurance. In the following sections, we will look at some of these questions you should have answers before purchasing Cargo Insurance.  Does your current carrier cover damages?  It might. It might not. Coverage can vary greatly as you may know carrier liability is very restrictive. If you don’t want to be fully responsible for the cost choose all-risk, full-value cargo insurance– it is the smartest choice. This way your insurance covers 100% of a ..read more

  In a few words, a warehouse is a large building where products and materials are temporarily stored before being sold or exported. A large variety of businesses might need access to warehouses.  When a company identifies a need for a warehouse, they should explore the different types of warehouses to choose the best one for their specific products.    Let’s explore the most common types of warehouses. Each warehouse type will be utilized for a different type of business, so choosing the best warehouse for your business needs is an important step in your supply chain.&nbs ..read more

In the logistics sector, we may find people and companies with difficult to ship freight. This post will be used to describe the categories of difficult-to-ship freight along with how we were able to help our customers with their cargoes.    Hazmat  Hazmat Transload in LA We have a special project from a customer in Los Angeles that needed transloading services for Hazmat 6.1 (poisonous freight) which is something not all warehouses with hazmat certification are able to handle. We have received already 20 containers since last year, unload 19 regular pallets, store from some we ..read more

As you may know, Cargo insurance is a type of insurance that compensates a buyer or seller of goods against cargo damage or loss of cargo as the carrier's  liability is usually not enough to cover the value of the freight. That’s why it’s important to consider cargo insurance for your cargo, it not only allows you to save time and money but sleep well and have peace of mind when a loss or damage occurs. Through this article, you will learn more about cargo insurance and what it doesn’t cover. What are the benefits of Cargo Insurance? The main advantage of cargo insurance is that you mini ..read more

  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates importing wood and wood products because of the risk of insect infestations with negative effects on the environment. This also applies to wooden pallets and crates, in this post we will review some of the requirements that have to be fulfilled.    ISPM 15 International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) – Developed by IPCC (International Plant Protection Convention) to address the need for wooden pallets and packaging to be fumigated.This is to prevent infestation of foreign insects.    ..read more