Lock stock and barrel - read on. Lock downs, Stock up (food) and barrels of oil -that’s what’s really happening. Ukraine, Russia (aka Magog), Europe, Israel and the USA will all feel the pain as the proverbial barrel rolls over us. The oil producing nations will be...
Air Freight
The Truck Stops Putin’s Here
The Freedom Convoy and the truckers’ protests against Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is crippling businesses and causing a trickledown effect on the supply chain for automotive manufacturers in both Canada and the USA. The Ambassador Bridge connecting Canada...
Israel, Iran, Shipping Delays and Chinese New Year
If you haven’t heard Israel and Iran been in the news regarding the Iranian nuclear facilities and whether or not there will be an outbreak of war. The shipping experts all say that this could cause further delays in international shipping. From a shipping...
Veni Vidi Vici – Shipping & Life Lessons Learned
When I studied Latin we learned this famous phrase Veni Vidi Vici. Julius Caesar sent these words back to the Roman Senate when he had a rapid victory in a battle that only lasted five days. He later said Et Tu, Brute meaning And You (too), Brutus (while being...
Hickory Dickory Dock… Tik Tok or Ticked Off?
Hickory Dickory Dock… Do you remember this nursery rhyme? Hickory Dickory Dock the mouse went up the clock. The clock struck one. The mouse went down. Hickory Dickory Dock… I know some of you are humming this in your mind – If you did, email me with a note and...
What’s Up Dock? Air Rates are! It’s a Ningbo No go !
Look at the 2 workers on this crane repair platform. We chose this picture because of the word (Bromma) located just above the 2 workers on the crane repair deck. The word BROMMA is very close to the word "broma" in Spanish. It means "tease or joke". Unfortunately,...
FedUp? Left Hanging? FedEx drops LTL – Not Palatable Freight
Recently, 1,400 customers were left hanging in June when FedEx dropped their LTL Freight customers. If you were one of them then you probably got fed up and ended up with a bad taste in your palate. FedEx suspended over 1,400 LTL customers in its freight (LTL)...
Infrastructure – Like a Bridge Over Troubled Water
When the Colonial Pipeline got hacked everybody started running to fill up the tanks to get gas. Many felt the effects of it. With previously rising gas prices at the pump this hack and subsequent shut down not only exacerbated the situation but also makes us wonder...
Restaurants & Pumps Open. Restaurants’ New slogan: Eat here and get gas.
Eat here and get gas? Tips & Fuel Surcharges are appreciated. Acid Reflux or just plain gas? Who would have guessed? It's just gas. Now that we don’t have to wait in line for gas we can go out and grab a bite to eat and get gas - all at the same time - or...
Infrastructure or Infrustration ? Containers – Shorts, Pants and Under Where?
Infrastructure seems to be a big word nowadays but it’s really a simple term. It’s Latin and it means under or below. Bridges, Railways, Roads, Highways, Sea Ports and Airports are some examples. Our President is pushing for infrastructure package but unfortunately...
Ocean Rates Hit the Bottle(neck)!
One if by Land, Two if by Sea and Three if by Bottle. This week, I received many inquiries concerning importing and exporting cargo by AIR and or Ocean freight. I’m recommending a third option. Hit the Bottle. It’s cheap, looks good and eventually...
Ship Happens – Sewers Clogged – Suez too !
Hello, is there a plumber in the house? Where’s the plunger? The toilet is overflowing! Have you ever seen those plumbing trucks with all these cute sayings on them like “One Good Flush Sure Beats a Full House” or “We Won’t Drain Your Bank Account” Whether you...
Port of Los Angeles: “Houston, We Have a Problem”
Port of Los Angeles: “Houston, We Have a Problem” You’ve heard these words before. Right now the Port of Houston in Texas is becoming a serious consideration as an alternative to the Ports at Los Angeles, Long Beach and even New York/New Jersey when it comes to...
Meghan it a Royal Flush – London Bridge is Falling Down – Windsor Exports
If you watched the interview with Harry and Meghan like the rest of the world then you probably know what’s going on. If you didn’t, then you can search the web and find out. Basically they left the royal family and put their family first. I can’t blame the...
Happy Chinese New Year – The Year of the Ox
This year we need to move from the Year of the Rat to the New Year - The Year of the Ox. We wish you all a Happy New Year and a better 2021. Take some time and enjoy your friends and family near and far. Remember, each year passes and we all get 1 year older. Call a...
N. Carolina Business wins Governor’s Top Export Service Provider Award
Today was a special day for North Carolina businesses. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) awarded 11 exporters and 2 Partners with the Governor’s Export Awards. DGL Logistics, LLC based in Cornelius, NC received the Top Export Service...
Shipping Delays – Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay
If you thought the US Postal Service was behind on their Christmas deliveries then try waiting for some Container Ships arriving from Asia bound for the West Coast of California. A little history on rough seas. ... On January 16, 2021 one of Maersk’s container ships...
A Peek at Peak Season Surcharges
Here are a few tips to help save you on your freight, cargo and shipping expenses as we enter the peak season during a COVID-19 pandemic. KEEP BOTH EYES OPEN !!! First we have pallets - also known as Less Than a Truckload (LTL). LTL is a very practical and economical...
Hospital Surprise -PPE Freight From China
OK you order a pallet of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as Masks, Gowns, and Disinfectant Wipes and Hand Sanitizer from China. Come join me and follow its journey to Los Angeles and see how does it get here and why it takes so long. It starts at the...
WHO is Xi ? Freight knot. Put on your Mask!
WHO is Xi ? That is the real question. It’s all over the news. President Xi, the WHO and all this issue about PPE for COVID-19 and the face masks have become a worldwide daily conversation. Who really knew what a Corona Virus was before this all happened?...
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