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Q2 2022 Executive Summary From RSF Leadership
So far this year, freight rates have charted a new course. They are pushing back against the trends we saw during the initial years of the pandemic. Shippers are paying historically high rates …
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The global supply chains many hoped would be in better shape this year will continue to struggle and may worsen due to Russia’s war against Ukraine and sanctions imposed against Russia. That’s the growing consensus from logistics and …
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… or long transit times can discourage buyers in other countries. To solve these problems, turn to a 3PL that offers global fulfillment services.
What global fulfillment services do fulfillment centers provide?
A fulfillment center that offers global fulfillment services can …
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… have a plan for international eCommerce, you could be missing out on a big market for your products. Fortunately, serving global consumers is becoming easier all the time.
Global order fulfillment options for U.S. companies
U.S. eCommerce companies …
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6 international risk scenarios to consider
1. Suez Canal blockage
The Suez Canal manages more than 10% of all global shipping each year, and the blockage in early 2021 was a global disruptive event. The issue highlighted how precarious …
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… pandemic
An epidemic is a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease in a country or globally. To be called a pandemic, the disease has to lead to death in some patients, be transmissible from human-to-human, and spread globally
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If you can ship it, they will order. The logistics version of the famous Field of Dreams line may have legs given the continued rise of global eCommerce sales, but that requires having a worldwide fulfillment partner to ensure delivery …
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Many companies that import products rely on freight forwarders to reduce the stress and cost of doing business internationally. If you’re looking to diversify suppliers or tackle a new market, someone might have recommended a freight forwarding service as …
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… transportation backup plans. For more than 24 hours, the MV Ever Given blocked the Canal — which sees about 10% of global trade move through it each year and is a vital oil corridor.
While the cause is currently being discussed …
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When the coronavirus pandemic hit Asia in early 2020, many businesses experienced major supply chain disruptions. This highlighted the need for companies to build resilient supply chains. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to make your supply chain resilient …
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… are times when backorders are unavoidable. Supply chains break down. Weather or natural disasters can hold up transportation. In 2020, global manufacturing was disrupted, creating shortages and delays for many companies. Combine that with a surge in eCommerce shopping, and …
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… your eCommerce fulfillment.
Transportation services logistics
It’s almost impossible to run a consumer products business today without using a global supply chain to procure raw materials, manufacturing, finished goods, or all of the above. Incorporating national logistics into your …