Carbon free shipping is aiming at reducing the carbon footprint created by large container ships. 85% of all cargo around the world is shipped using mega ships. Shipping Companies  are under a lot of pressure to meet the requirements of the International Maritime Organization.

The Shipping industry is going through a transformation that has not been seen in 100 years by switching from Heavy Fuel powered ships to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).  Some of the largest container shipping operators have already placed orders for ships powered by LNG.

Impact of Carbon Free shipping on the Environment

It is estimated that the use of LNG will reduce carbon emissions by around 20% however; there is draw back.  Methane is the main ingredient of natural gas.  Some of it will still be released into the atmosphere when natural gas does not burn fully.  LNG manufacturers claim to be able to produce engines that will release less liquefied natural gas.

Some scientists claim that using LNG in ships will emit more greenhouse gases than ships using traditional fuels.

The other problem facing ship operators is that the cost of manufacturing LNG powered ships is higher than traditionally powered ships however; the cost to operate is significantly less heavy fuel powered ships.

Many mega retailers have been looking for a solution to reduce the carbon foot print of shipping their products. They have instructed their Logistics Providers to use LNG powered ships when they become available in about 2 years.

This does not change the fact that many of the products being shipped by those mega retailers are not environmentally friendly and are a major cause of pollution in the world.

International 3PL is committed to reducing the carbon foot print by using Liquefied natural Gas-powered ships. We have a signed agreement with CMA shipping line to start using LNG powered ships once available. We will do our best to help reduce greenhouse emissions.  We will be launching a new plant a tree program to help reduce carbon emissions.

Trees remove CO2 from the atmosphere and produce O2. If each one of us plants a tree every year, we will help save the environment.

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 Eco Friendly freight Forwarders

International Freight Forwarders

International Shipping Companies

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

Resources:

International shipping rates

Ocean Freight rates

Request a freight Quote

Logistics Impact on the economy has been so strong it ignited the economic growth and expansion from 2009- until now, which is the longest in history. Have you ever wondered we are expanding at a rate and why we are having such a run? Was it the Federal Reserve bank, The President’s economic policies, the demographic shift or the US Currency?  Well it is none of those reasons. The correct answer is logistics.

Many years ago, companies lived and died by the Inventory Cycle. Companies used to bulk up on inventory in anticipation of demand and sales afraid of long delivery times from vendors. It used to take weeks or months before customers took possession of their goods. Companies would carry a lot more inventory that they needed, that tied up financial resources and made them vulnerable to demand changes. We all have witnessed large companies getting rid of obsolete items at a total loss.

Nowadays, companies have a lot more flexibility when it comes to inventory control, they do not have to pile up inventory in their warehouses.  Shipping companies have made it easier to get the product on time (Just in Time or JIT).  Companies can use the services of the Freight Forwarders to make sure the products are shipped on time and received at destination rapidly.

Logistics Impact on the shipping Industry

As more and more products are being imported, Freight Forwarding Companies became an integral part of the Supply Chain Providing services such as Quality Control, Compliance and import services. Companies passed some of the responsibility of getting the inventory on time to Freight Forwarders. These companies order less amount of inventory, but they are receiving it more frequently.

The direct Impact of Logistics on the various sectors of logistics:

1. To control Inventory levels, a new class of consultants came to the scene, Supply chain Consultants. The help companies control their inventory levels and ensure on time delivery.
2. Warehousing Companies grew in number as companies sought to hold inventory in different locations in order to service a larger area.
3. Third party Logistics Companies or 3PL Companies emerged into the market as providers of all the logistics solutions needed to deliver products from Manufacturer to End User such as Order Fulfillment, Inland Transportation, Ocean Freight shipping and Storage. Companies no longer need to have their own warehouses to store their products and fulfill their orders. Knowing that you can depend on a 3PL Company to fulfill orders allow companies to focus more on their core competencies which fueled product innovation.
4. International Freight forwarders started opening more locations around the globe to facilitate the transfer of goods from Vendor to Customer.

The re-engineering of Logistics

The reengineering of the Logistics Industry has contributed to creating more jobs and new companies offering logistics services. It also allowed for new products to enter the market creating new demand for products.

Products no longer take days or weeks to be delivered, thanks to logistics they can be delivered the next day or even the same day.

In conclusion, logistics made it easier, cheaper and faster to deliver orders from Factory to end user. There is no more need for companies to carry large amounts of inventory and invest large amounts of money in inventory since, thanks to logistics companies, product delivery has been made easier than ever.

Resources:

Omni Channel Fulfillment

Contract Logistics Companies

International Freight Forwarders

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.

Resourses:

Freight Forwarders in Miami

International Freight Forwarders

Warehousing Services in Miami

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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Shipping to South America

Shipping from Europe to South America

Contract Logistics Companies in Europe

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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3Pl Companies in Europe

Ocean freight to Europe  

Third party Logistics Companies in Miami

When do you think about freight forwarding? I hardly believe you think of it when you pick up a toy or a toaster oven from your local store. There is a 90% chance that a freight forwarder was involved somewhere to bring the product to your fingertips.

A freight forward is an important part of the supply chain. Now let’s describe the role of the freight forwarder; It’s basically an organization that uses the services of a shipping company or air cargo company to move cargo from point A to point B. Anywhere in the world a freight forwarder does not own the vessel or aircraft although some shipping companies are freight forwarders.

A freight forward is involved in multi-modal transportation, for example: a shipment of microwaves from the factory in China to London will involve inland transport from a factory to the airport or shipping port and once the cargo arrives in London, it will be transported by truck (Inland Transportation) to the final destination.
Freight forwarders are subject to regulations that vary by country. This makes freight forwarding a tricky business.

Years ago, freight forwarders offered limited services, they only focused on shipping, with time they started offering services such as custom clearance, warehousing, consolidation and other services. Some of these services were outsourced. This has given rise to third-party logistics companies (3PL companies).

Freight forwarders that have not adopted innovation in the past few years are experiencing a slowdown business.
The industry has changed a lot over the past 20 years. A forwarder has become a one stop shop for all our logistics needs. This came with opportunities and challenges.
As a Freight forwarder adds on services, they need to add new talent. People who have experience in packaging, order fulfillment and customer service.

Many freight forwarders try to shed their skin and put on the Logistics Provider skin with little services because basically they focus on freight forwarding, their core competency.

In this challenging market so many freight forwarders are fading because they have not adopted change and innovation. We will continue to witness the change and evolution in this industry.
The next time you pick up your blender or coffee maker, remember how much work was involved.

Dubai is the main city of the United Arab Emirates and it is in the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf. It is one of the seven emirates of the country. The city is the center of international business in the region and world

We have special Auto rate to Dubai ( Jebel Ali) out of Newark NJ , Houston TX and Long Beach CA. There is also a shared container option for shipping car to Dubai.

Our Shipping Services to Dubai Include:

• Ocean Freight to Dubai. Both Full Container and LTL
• Air freight to Dubai
• Package delivery Services to Dubai
• Consolidation Services to Dubai.

Some of the documents that are required to ship items to Dubai include:

• A copy of the original Bill of Lading
• A commercial Invoice
• The Packing List
• Certificate of Origin
• Commercial invoice from the exporter addressed to the importer including total quantities, the description of the goods shipped and the total value for each item as well as the weight, method of packing and HS code for each individual item
• A certificate approved by the chamber of commerce detailing the origin of goods

Our Staff is fluent in Arabic and is ready to assist at any time.

Contact us for details about our Dubai shipping Services

The shipping term LCL Shipping is commonly used to describe an international ocean freight service that was designed for shipping boxed, crated or palletized cargo from or to the USA that can’t fill an entire 20′ or 40′ foot container. When you are shipping LCL cargo you are paying for the space that you use in the container, and LCL cargo ocean freight rates are calculated by the volume (per cubic meter/cubic foot) but not by the weight. 

Less than container load is a shipment that will not fill a container. With an LCL shipment, you pay for your load to be shipped in a container with one or more loads from other customers of the freight transport provider. If you know that you cannot fill even a 20-foot container, LCL is the most sensible option in terms of cost and convenience.

When you don’t have enough cargo to fill an ocean freight container, International 3PL offers LCL service between major ports worldwide. We have an extensive network of capabilities and container freight stations. That means we can offer you space within a container that is shared with other customers’ goods to deliver economical usage-based costing, while providing Full-Container-Load (FCL) frequency, routing and visibility.

Advantages of using LCL shipping services for your international shipments:

• It will decrease the shipping cost, you are paying for the portion of the space you are using.

• For inland, you can either drop or pick up the cargo from the CFS/bonded warehouse where they load or unload the container.

• Transit time will be the same as if you would have shipped a full ocean freight container.

• International moving company can also palletize smaller boxes to eliminate shipping cost extra volume charges.

Disadvantages of shipping LCL Vs.  FCL:

If one of shipment in the container is stopped for inspection, all other shipments will be delayed.

The cost of the inspection is shared by all consignees.

Pallet shipping from one country to another might get tricky, contact us so that we can handle your shipment

Search & compare multiple international cargo shipping rates, then book your shipment with one of  the world’s largest international freight carriers. . Find the best Ocean freight rates rates fast.

Trust us with  your international freight  shipments. Ship your freight across the globe, reach more customers and build your business.

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I absolutely love how I can get both air and ocean international shipping rates in 2 minutes or less instead of waiting 24 hours or more . We can now provide a higher level of customer service to our customers by being able to respond to their international import and export requests quicker than ever before. The International 3PL team has been very responsive when I have questions about the shipments that I have booked with them. The international rates and high level of customer service that we received are fantastic.

Carlos. Patio Zona

International 3PL provided me the best rate for my shipping needs and their staff was enjoyable to work with. I look forward to shipping with them again.
Al Miller, Director of Operations, Cabinet Express

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