Roanoke Featured on American Shipper, Discusses Delays & What’s Covered

By Sergio Laos, ARM, CMIP Companies involved in the logistics and supply chain industries are all too familiar with the disruption and damage hurricanes cause, including damage to their facilities, equipment, and to a client’s cargo. You cannot control where a storm may land, but you can control the financial impact to your business. Hurricane season is fast approaching. Now is the time to ensure your emergency management and business continuity plan is ready to activate and to speak with your insurance broker to verify that your plan and your insurance program are aligned. Equally important is to speak with […]

On the open sea cargo losses happen. Every year, 100s of millions of cargo containers carrying goods valued into the trillions of dollars crisscross the ocean on ships. Transporting these goods safely requires proper packing, stowage, container weight, and securing of containers, but even when all these measures are carried out to perfection, containers get lost at sea. Severe weather and rough seas along with rare events such as ship groundings, structural failures, and collisions can cause significant losses. 2022 World Shipping Council “Containers Lost at Sea” Report The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual report on containers […]

By Trent Van Wormer, Strategic Relationship Manager The transportation industry operates on trust, efficiency, and strong partnerships. For third-party logistics providers (3PLs), choosing a reliable trucking partner is not only critical for operational success but also essential in combating fraud—a persistent threat in the logistics industry. According to the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), fraud-related issues, including double brokering and carrier identity theft, cost the industry millions annually. By conducting thorough due diligence, 3PLs can mitigate risks and build long-term, trustworthy relationships with great trucking partners. Here are the key factors to consider. Operational Capabilities and Capacity Assessing a trucking company’s […]