Shipping high-performance engines requires careful attention to detail to ensure their safe transportation. These engines are not just valuable investments; they are the heart of powerful machines that enthusiasts rely on for optimal performance. To safeguard these engines during transit, it is crucial to employ proper crating techniques. In this blog article, we will explore essential steps to effectively crate performance engines, ensuring they arrive at their destination in pristine condition. Assessing and Planning: Before crating a performance engine, conduct a thorough assessment to unde ..read more

In today’s fast-paced global market, businesses often face the challenge of meeting urgent delivery requirements for both domestic and international shipments. Whether it’s time-sensitive products or critical inventory, the need to expedite freight is crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction and ensuring supply chain efficiency. Freight Management providers have emerged as valuable partners in expediting freight, offering a range of services that help customers meet tight deadlines and navigate the complexities of global logistics. In this blog article, we will explore how Freight Managem ..read more

Shipping containers are as scarce as they have even been in the history of containerized freight. While container shortages may seem like a minor issue, they are having a major impact on the global economy. Disruptions at the world’s busiest ports lead to billions of dollars in lost trade and economic activity, so when container shortages happen, it’s important to understand why they have occurred and how to mitigate the impact on you and your freight. What are container shortages and why do they happen? Container shortages happen when there is not enough container capacity where they are need ..read more

Recently, my son Kyle and I had an opportunity to sit down with Kenny Wallace, Former NASCAR Driver and Fox TV Reporter and Jeff Hammond, former NASCAR crew chief from SiriusXM ch 90 Late Shift to discuss how to take the worry out of shipping. You can imagine how entertaining it is when the four of us get going, so don’t forget to watch the video below… that energy comes from our passion – supporting racing across the globe. The post Watch Kenny Wallace and Jeff Hammond Discuss Current Supply Chain and Shipping Challenges appeared first on Performance Plus Global Logistics ..read more

Shipping is just as much an integral part of our local economies as it is to the global economy. However, everything has been impacted by supply chain disruptions over the past 36 months. Those disruptions do not appear to be going away until possibly Q4 of 2022, if everything goes well. As business owners or shipping managers, you are always looking for ways to improve your shipping processes and make them more successful. By following the tips outlined in this blog, you can rest assured that your shipping operation will run smoothly in 2022 and beyond. Keep reading to learn more! Shipping in ..read more

The holiday season is going to be challenging enough when you think about crowds and sourcing.  The shipping world is also gearing up to have a crisis when the holiday season hits.  To help each client be properly prepared, here are some important considerations to keep in mind, all designed for the current state of the world! Important consideration points for holiday season shipping There are all sorts of things to keep in mind to help keep the holiday season running as smoothly as possible from the point of view of a logistics professional.  Here are the current shipping cons ..read more

Trade show season is a big time for both logistics and the trade show vendors themselves.  Since it can be hard to get all of the details together, here are some consideration points to keep in mind to help make it as successful and as respectful as possible for the right final experience. Tips for stress-free trade show shipping Trade shows get complicated fast.  This is true for vendors and logistic companies when it comes to trade show shipping.  To help keep everything in its place and stress levels as low as possible, here are the considerations to keep in mind to help the ..read more

Missed pickups are a logistics company’s worst nightmare.  Yet, they happen regularly.  When you are looking at avoiding them as much as possible, the details will make all of the difference.  Specifically, organization and a focus on communication between parties.  Take a look at the details to keep in mind. Top tips for avoiding missed pickups Since no one wants to be worried about missing pickups on top of all the other things to keep in mind when on the journey (short or long), you’ll want to use these tips to help avoid them in the first place. Schedule 24 hours in adv ..read more

While getting ahead of peak shipping season is always critical for businesses, this year it is more critical than ever. With the shortage of containers, planes being grounded, and a shortage of truck drivers, logistics will need careful planning.  One way to cover your bases is to diversify your shipping methods. When is Peak Shipping Season? Peak shipping season begins in August and goes until October each year, just as retail businesses start their back-to-school sales all the way through holiday shopping season.  This is when freight rates are at their highest and capacity is tigh ..read more

Do the container shortages at the ports have you worried about your freight?  As the pandemic hit in 2020 the volume at ports fell, however now in 2021 it is booming and the demand is overwhelming ports. Due to the pandemic, terminals are not yet able to process vessels as fast as they were in 2019.  As a result, ports are having a difficult time unloading all the ships. With the influx of cargo being driven by the recovery vessels are waiting out at sea for days, sometimes even weeks, to dock at the ports and offload goods. Impacting Industries The slowdown at the ports and more imp ..read more