The Port of Helsingborg, Sweden, achieved a 30% increase in yard capacity, a 50% reduction in container handling, and an 8% increase in total moves per hour by implementing the Kaleris N4 Terminal Operating System. This digital transformation not only improved port operational efficiency but also reduced fuel consumption. This case provides a valuable reference for the intelligent upgrading of ports globally.
Union Pacific Railroad suspended rail service from the West Coast to Chicago to alleviate congestion at the Chicago inland hub. This action may temporarily worsen West Coast congestion, but it also highlights supply chain vulnerabilities. Resolving congestion requires multi-party collaboration, strengthened infrastructure, optimized container management, and a re-evaluation of precision-scheduled railroading to build a more resilient supply chain.
Booking Amazon FBA inbound appointments can be challenging, especially for Full Container Load (FCL) shipments. Advance booking is required, along with complete and accurate information, and compliant carton labels. Flexport helps sellers streamline the inbound process, improving efficiency and easing the difficulties associated with FBA appointment scheduling. They assist in navigating the complexities and ensuring smooth delivery to Amazon fulfillment centers.
The merger between UP and NS demonstrates the potential to redefine railway freight by adopting successful strategies from passenger transport and promoting pragmatic approaches for efficient service. Successful integration requires a focus on market demand and synergy effects, thus paving the way for future railway transportation.
This article summarizes the HS codes and declaration elements in international freight and import-export customs declaration, analyzing key elements through practical declaration examples. It ensures a correct understanding of the meaning of the declaration elements to avoid conflicts between the declaration content and HS codes.
This article explores the unreliability of the shipping industry and its impact on the supply chain. It identifies key strategies for reducing transportation costs and risks, including the use of data, collaboration, and clear expectations, while emphasizing the importance of supply chain resilience.
In Q1 2025, the freight market appears stable on the surface but is hiding underlying uncertainties, with weak demand and limited supply. Although short-term demand has risen, the ongoing decline reflects shippers' lack of confidence in the market. The overall industry is in a state of adjustment but is facing greater tension, making flexible operational models increasingly important.
This article provides a detailed overview of the customer service inquiry, container guarantee application, and cargo pick-up process after booking with Maersk. It emphasizes strategies for dealing with overbooking situations, tips for using the Maersk website, and important considerations for inland transportation. The aim is to offer practical operational guidance for foreign trade professionals, covering key aspects from booking confirmation to final delivery and highlighting best practices for efficient and effective cargo management.
The Yangtze River Delta railway has improved logistics efficiency by integrating existing freight centers, contributing to high-quality economic development. The application of new transportation models and equipment has optimized diverse transportation products. This series of reforms marks a further transformation of railway logistics into the modern service industry.
Swiss International Freight is set to officially join the transatlantic transport alliance of United Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo in 2025, aiming to enhance customer transport flexibility and choice through a dense route network. This collaboration will optimize shipping resources, resulting in more efficient and reliable cargo transportation services.
