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The rise of ecommerce and the ever growing demand for products has shaped how goods are being treated from manufacturer to consumer. Less and less we rely on brick and mortar retail stores. Now there has been a shift to purchase your goods online and have them delivered straight to your doorstep.

As a key company within the Pacific Group of Companies, PCB Freight Management has become a major North American link to many trans-ocean shippers and freight forwarders. A single point of contact for international freight movements providing freight and logistic solutions to freight forwarders and shippers.

E-commerce has revolutionized consumer habits. Years ago I use to travel to the mall to try on shoes. Now I order loafers by the dozen. I try them all on and return the ones that do not fit. I demand that they come the next day so I can wear them to my friend’s wedding. Wash, rinse, repeat for all my online purchases.

On June 1, 2018, the General Administration of Customs of the People Republic of China (GACC) announced there will be additional information required on all inbound and outbound shipments by air or ocean. The new information required includes Canadian Business Numbers and phone numbers on the bill of lading or master airway bill.

Shippers want two things; freight cost certainty and service reliability. However, when shippers suspect their contracted rates are higher than the market level, they push more of their freight in the spot market. Indeed, deregulation and rate volatility has driven many shippers to play in the spot market far more than they should.

The most common question you ask our freight managers is how can I reduce produce spoilage? What are the steps I can take? Where can I make any gains? There are three areas in which produce spoilage can be reduced.

It is important you read the fine print and are happy with the terms of agreement you make in the freight forwarding process. This includes Matters Affecting Performance which you will find on many carrier’s Bill of Lading.

Strict ocean freight carrier policies in effect today are born from monumental and sometimes dangerous mistakes from the past.

Are you shipping perishables? Whether you are shipping perishables by air, shipping perishables by ocean or shipping perishables by ground, the trusted experts at PCB Freight Management can provide you with experienced logistics solutions.

By spreading their ocean freight shipments over several ports, the company reduced dwell time risks, not only limited to recurring labor issues, but also due to congestion, rail car shortages, and bad weather.