An Aug. 19 Federal Register notice notified importers and customs brokers that the agency would be scrutinizing the accuracy of 5106 forms, documents necessary to import into the United States.
Personalization and close carrier collaboration can help shippers win in a space where Amazon and Walmart loom large, Scott Anderson told Supply Chain Dive.
The off-price retailer’s supply chain strategy allows it to hold inventory instead of going straight to stores, according to a Q2 earnings call.
The retailer said efforts such as its Forward Renew program in partnership with Schneider Electric are the most impactful for reducing its upstream carbon footprint.
A national average delivered another significant jump in record-setting prices.
Supply and demand factors now come second to risk mitigation when planning capacity needs and handling for out-of-gauge cargoes.
Improving vessel fuel consumption is the most immediate and practical lever available to shipowners, offering value across a range of possible fuel futures, according to a new report by a classification society.
The agency plans to make certain finally liquidated entries eligible for reimbursements, starting Oct. 6.
Changes in port calls by container and specialized reefer services take aim at Chilean table grape market just three months away.
Baltimore is looking for more international shippers to use its intermodal service to Chicago by next year thanks to terminal improvements and financial incentives.
