Freight cost, sometimes, make up a large portion of the total cost of a product specially when it comes to low value and high weight products.  For example, if you are importing ceramic tile, the freight cost alone could make up over 50% of the price of the product.

How can you save on Freight Cost?

There are several ways you can save on freight depending on the mode of transportation.

1- Ocean Freight: If you are shipping a container, make sure to maximize the load as long as you do not exceed the maximum weight allowed. Also, if you are shipping a container of heavy, low value products, try to add a high value product in the same container and off course negotiate the best rates with the Freight Forwarder

2- Air Freight: Make sure you do not ship half full boxes; you will be paying for air. Consolidate items into a little number of boxes as possible.

Do not Mix dangerous goods with non-Dangerous goods in the same shipment, you will be paying the rate applicable to DG goods which is the highest

3- Inland Transportation

A- If you are shipping a full truck, fill it up to the max weight, Choose the best Inland Transportation Company.

B- For LTL shipments, make sure you use the right NMFC Classification. The higher the classification, the more you pay. Once again, do not ship half full boxes.

4 – Courier Shipping; When shipping Via UPS, FedEx or USPS make sure to use the smallest size box as they charge based on what will net more revenue which is weight or volume. Refer to Dim weight calculation. Shipping a pillow that weighs 5 lbs. will cost you more than a computer that weighs 5 lbs. since the pillow shipping cost will be charged based on dim weight.

If you are an importer, make sure you use the correct harmonized Tariff Code , there is no need to pay  more in duties than you have to, remember to do your research and get the best shipping rates without compromising service

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Soon, drones will deliver some of your online purchases to your doorstep. The FAA has granted UPS permission to deliver medical supplies in a number of cities using drones.  Amazon has been experimenting with Drone Deliveries.

Drones can play a vital in order fulfillment however; it will be some time before these aerial vehicles can handle the delivery of a substantial number of packages in the USA.

The investment in the infrastructure to support such an operation is huge.  Only a few Logistics Companies have the financial backing to develop such solutions.  Do not expect your neighborhood  freight forwarder to roll out a delivery program using drones.  You must also keep in mind the legal hurdles facing delivery with drones.  Technological limitations still pose a problem, these aerial systems still cannot travel very long distances and there is a limit as far as the weight it can carry.  How many packages can be delivered in a single run?  Can you just imagine a sky riddled with these devices, attempting delivery, where you cannot even see the sun?  How can we prevent accidents? And what will happen to the packages?

Another question to ask is:  Will drones handle the return of packages?  What about damaged goods?  There are a lot of questions to be answered and we simply do not have the answer to that.

Drones and Security

The other obstacle to implementing drones for package delivery is security concerns.  Will hackers be able to hack into a drone and change the delivery location or just steal the drone?  Will they be able to hack into the drone’s guidance system and create chaos?  We still do not know the answer to that.

The bottom line is that we are still in the experimental stage and we should not expect all packages to be delivered using drones nor expect courier companies to go out of business because of them.

There are some issues that need to be sorted out before drones become the primary method of package delivery, so please be nice to your delivery man as he will be delivering your packages for a very long time.

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Digital Shipping refers to the use of block chain technology in logistic and supply chain. There are millions of shipping companies in the world. These companies are disconnected which means that there is a possibility that your shipment might be with any one of them and it will be very hard for you to track the shipment at all times since cargo exchanges hands between different companies.

In simple words, digital shipping refers to the ability of companies to have access to the records and in information of a shipment no matter where it originated from. Let us assume, as an example, that an LTL Shipment (less than a full load shipment) originated in Seattle, WA. in route to Miami, FL.  The shipment had to be picked up by a third-party trucking company to be delivered to the HUB of a common carrier who in turn ships it on its own trucks to Miami. When the shipment arrives to Miami, it has to be off loaded at the carrier’s hub and loaded on to another truck that will deliver to the final destination which happens to be a residence. If you were the customer, all you need to know is where is the shipment and when will it be delivered. The shipment in this case has been touched by 3 different trucking companies and 3 different warehouses. Most likely, they are not all part of the same network which means that if you want to get the details about the shipment, you might have to call each one individually. That is where digital shipping comes in.

If you work with a 3pl company in Miami, that implements block chain, all of the people that touched the shipments would have to enter a record showing where the shipment is, That record is time stamped and cannot be changed.

Why the move to Digital Shipping?

The obvious reason is having the correct information about the shipment at any time. A shipment originating in China on the way to the USA where the shipment is being handled by 10 different Logistics Companies, would be easily tracked no matter who has custody of the shipment.

Another reason is accuracy of information. The records are entered by the partner who has the cargo, not a third party. Any change is added immediately.

Another reason is time saving. You do not have to be calling different companies to find out where the shipment is. You know every move the cargo makes.

As the capabilities of Block Chain expands, shipping companies become more and more connected and contract adherence will be standard operating procedure.

Wouldn’t it be nice if all “Freight Forwarders are connected at all time”?

International 3PL is working on putting the power of Block chain to work for you.

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The new trade wars and tariffs imposed by the US and China left many importers in the US looking for answers. Nobody wants to pay higher duties which translates into higher prices to the consumers. Which will result in consumers cutting down on their purchases.

In general, blanket tariffs are counterproductive. Nobody benefits from such practices. It reduces customer confidence.

In the wake of the new tariffs imposed by the US on Chinese products,  importers found themselves forced to increase their prices to offset the increase on the duties being paid or to switch to importing similar products from other countries that are not subject to the new tariffs.

The latest currency devaluation by the Chinese Government has in a way offset the last round of tariffs however; consumer confidence has been affected as customers perceive the trade wars as a sign of instability.

How will the new Tariffs affect Logistics.

1- “Logistics Companies” pay close attention to tariffs as it affects the supply chain. They have to be ready to offer new solutions to their customers. Many International 3PL Companies are seeing an increase in imports from China as Importers build up their Inventories before the Holiday season and before the new tariffs take effect.

2- Freight Forwarders  have noticed and increase in Ocean Freight Shipping from Vietnam and other Countries. It is noted that Chinese companies are shipping their products from Vietnam to avoid paying the additional duties.

3- US Companies who re-export some of their products have opted to shipping directly from China to South America for Example.

4- Companies who Export to South America are using the services of Bonded warehouses to hold their product in bond  instead of paying the extra duties until the product is exported.

5- Importing companies are getting better at negotiating Freight rates in order to compensate for some of the extra duties they might be paying.

The Bottom line about the New Tariffs

In spite of all the hype, we still see more container ships being built, we see shipping volumes increase across the world. The US trade deficit rose by 50 Billion even though the export volume has increased. That means more cargo is entering the US Market which means more cargo is moving to the US ports.

Experiences 3PL Companies are prepared to tackle such issues and advise their customers on the best strategy to adopt.

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A historic trade pact has been reached between the European Union and Four South American Countries, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The trade pact that was signed on Friday, June 28th, 2019 would create a trade block of 780 million people representing a quarter of the world’s economy.

In the midst of international tensions, this trade pact comes in as a victory for EU leaders who have been defending free trade and a win for the government of South America’s 2 most closed markets, Brazil and Argentina.

Impact of Trade Pact

This pact will merge 2 blocks with a total of over 20 trillion dollars of economic output. The deal will create huge opportunities for exporters in the EU. This will help struggling economies in the EU such as Greece.

With this deal, the EU beat its international rivals in securing access to the Latin American Markets. This pact will help spur economic growth in South American Countries.

Brazil and Argentina are in mining and agricultural commodities, beef and dairy products.

This pact is supported by Spain, Portugal and free trade champions however; some countries such as France and Belgium have voiced concerns about the deal. France is concerned about compliance with the Paris climate change agreement.

Some EU farming countries are worried about the impact to their Farming and Agricultural industries.

This pact will also help other types of businesses flourish on both side of the Atlantic. Once of the businesses that would see large increase in volume is the shipping industry. Shipping Companies in Europe will, no doubt benefit from such an Agreement.

International 3PL, with its offices on both sides of the Atlantic, are preparing to meet the demand of the expected growth.

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As more Doral Freight Forwarders come into the picture, so do many distributors who want to take advantage of the close proximity to Shipping companies in Doral

Traditionally most of the freight forwarders were located close to the Miami port, but as the area has become congested, new freight forwarding companies set up shop in Doral, Florida

Most of the buildings in Doral are fairly new. Doral has the edge when it comes to Inland Transportation as it is close to the major trucking routes, The Florida Turnpike and I-75. This also made Doral a major location for Cross docking companies in Doral.

If you plan on shipping to Europe, International 3PL offers  ocean freight services , air freight services and package delivery. Our services are fast and economical.

We can either pick up the cargo or you can deliver to one of our locations. With the required documents in place, we can deliver your cargo to many destinations in Europe. We offer door delivery services in many countries.

How shipping to Europe Works

E-mail us or call us with the following information:

1. Commodity
2. Dimensions and weight of each package or pallet you are shipping. in the case of full container loads, we require the total weight.
3. If you would like us to pick up, please provide the complete address.
4. Delivery point which could be the port, airport in the the country you are shipping to. in the case of door delivery, please provide the complete address.
5. Your shipping preference: Ocean or Air
6. Is insurance required.
7. When do you require the services.

Once we have above information, we will be able to send you a complete rate quote.

In addition to shipping to Europe, we can assist in shipping from Europe to the USA.

We are available via phone, E-mail: info@international3pl.com, or Via “Live chat” 

Or you can click on “Rate Request” 

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New 5G Wireless technology promises to make everything connected. The Next Generation 5G wireless  will supercharge cell phones, but its real potential lies it potential to power everything electronic other than smart phones.

The New technology with greatly influence a technology hungry field like Logistics.

Right now, GPS is used to track trucking companies who carry shipments that are loaded on trucks, wouldn’t be nice to be able to track your pallet live knowing exactly where it is? 5G wireless promises to be faster with less latency.

Warehouses use RF ( Radio frequency ) to transmit data through the warehouse to track an package from the time the order is placed until the package leave the warehouse, providing weight, dims to the WMS system?  How would you like to have that data available live from the time the order is entered until the end user signs for it under one platform. Imagine that application being applied to international shipments too.

What we are looking at is your 3PL company being able to offer all the information about your package from the time you end an order to ship until it is delivered.

5G wireless promises to be the holy grail of logistics.

Factories have relied in wires for along time since wireless technology is spotty and slow making it hard for machines to perform their functions. Now factories will benefit from the speed of 5G technology so will the shipping companies.

We are looking at being able to track the container while at see without having to rely on the internet portal of the shipping company  Your will be able to see the location of your container live on a map even if it being trucked from one location to another.

But don’t hold your breath, you will not see the full power of this technology until probably 5 years from now as cellular providers complete building the network.

Ms. Krys Siles, a spokesperson for International 3PL, a Miami Based 3Pl Company, stated that implementing 5G wireless is a priority for international 3Pl and it will be applied to both the freight forwarding division  and Contract Logistics division.

5G wireless costs will be passed on to the consumers, all 5G Wireless devices will cost more. Right now it is a race with time for German and Chinese Businesses trying to upgrade to 5G.

If you are planning on buying a 5G capable phone, you should wait. it will be 2 years at least before there is in enough coverage. 5G is faster but has less capability of penetrating walls.

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Shipping to the Middle East, could pose some challenges sometimes. Each Country in the middle east has its own set of rules and regulations.

We offer Ocean Freight shipping services to the Middle East. We can ship both containerized or LCL Cargo to Middle East from anywhere in the US.

With Multiple agencies, the International 3PL offers the most extended logistics services in the Middle East. Our agents in the Middle East can help you for the customs clearance of your cargo.

Shipping to the Middle East Solutions:

We have comprehensive coverage of Middle Eastern main ports, with regular shipments, good transit and shipping line options for your cargo.

Main Ports Covered include:

• Sharjah, U.A.E.
• Dubai, U.A.E.
• Fujairah, U.A.E.
• Jebel Ali, U.A.E.
• Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
• Khor al Fakkan, U.A.E.
• Aqaba, Jordan
• Damman, Saudi Arabia
• Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Umm Qasr, Iraq
• Kuwait
• Doha, Qatar
• Salalah, Oman
• Beirut, Lebanon

If you are currently shipping to, or interesting in shipping to the Middle East, we would like to hear from you.

Call our freight forwarding team today.

Shipping from the Middle East

International Shipping Services to Middle East is one of our top services and we have Arabic speaking customers services to help you on your shipping process.

If you are looking for Middle East Shipping Services , look no more.

Give us call: 305-800-SHIP (7447)

International 3PL offers Ocean Freight to Bolivia at competitive rates. Including less than container load shipments (LCL) to full containers (FCL), general cargo shipping, specialized items, automobile export, oversized loads, heavy equipment, hazardous materials (hazmat), and high value.

International 3PL can handle all of your International ocean freight needs. Our expert team of import and export specialists understands the importance of choosing a trusted and experienced freight forwarding company. A host of costly issues can arise when working with an inexperienced freight forwarder or consultant.

There are regular services for ocean freight to Bolivia. The cheapest  freight rates are usually via the USA, but for urgent shipments there are services direct from Europe. We can get discounted transportation rates for most types of cargo including dangerous goods and personal effects.

We have regular freight services to South American countries as well as regular sea freight LCL and FCL services.

To get low rates for shipping air freight to La Paz, Bolivia, click on the link below and complete the simple quotation form.  

International Ocean Freight to Bolivia 

By offering cost effective, cheap, competitive sea freight rates to our customers we get the business and a happy customer best of both worlds. Our experienced export team can assist with your export sea freight / air cargo to Bolivia from Great Britain. If you are thinking about sea shipping overseas or exporting goods from UK then please contact our customer services for your ocean freight shipping, sea freight quote to Bolivia.

If you want more from international freight forwarding , International 3PL Logistics provides the customer service, shipment visibility and control 

• Global air freight solution that is timely and reliable to increase your speed to market
• Charter services with experienced freight forwarder staff and service to all regions
• Maintain relationships with core carriers in all key global trade lanes on your behalf

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FREIGHT FORWARDING? or you want to learn more about shipping to Bolivia CALL US AT 305-915-80124 OR COMPLETE THE FORM.