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Shipping to Central Asia
Jul 2, 2017 | Breakbulk cargo, General, Ocean Freight
In general, shipping to Central Asia is not very different from shipping to the United States. It is all a matter of figuring out the sea freight or air freight, port and airport operations, and inland destination carriage. But there is one critical difference. It is in having the right partners for shipping to Central Asia is absolutely crucial.
Shipping and Seafreight: Cargo Ship Classifcation
Jan 16, 2017 | Ocean Freight
Cargo ships are any type of ship or vessel that transport heavy goods and materials from one port to another. With seafreight cargo, there are a variety of cargo ships, and they are also commonly referred to as freighters. At any given time, there are thousands of cargo ships in the seas because shipping is still considered as most ideal for the transportation and transfer of goods.
United Kingdom Heavy Machinery Shipping
Aug 16, 2016 | Air cargo, Breakbulk cargo, Bulk Cargo, General
Do you need freight shipping services from the United Kingdom to the USA, or vice versa? You can trust Texas International Freight to help you with that. Our customs-cleared economy shipping service is ideal for all heavyweight freight shipments to and from all US-based ports.
Barge Services
May 12, 2016 | Breakbulk cargo, Bulk Cargo, General
Texas International Freight takes pride in offering the highest of standards in operational excellence, while keeping vigilant on matters of safety and protecting the environment. We offer barge services in the Gulf of Mexico Region. We offer barge services in the Intercoastal Waterway, and in the Mississippi River system. We serve all of the following locations as well as any points in between:
Importing Steel
Apr 10, 2016 | Breakbulk cargo, General, Import Services
One of the most costly mistakes a company can make occurs when it is importing steel. Steel production in the US has been in decline for decades. Foreign mills can churn out high-quality low-cost steel cheaply. American mills have responded by lobbying Congress for strict, anti-import policies. The main tool of such policies is the “Anti-Dumping Duty,” (or ADD).
How to Choose the Right Shipping Partner When Shipping a Factory Over-The-Road
Sep 27, 2015 | Breakbulk cargo, Bulk Cargo
Your factory shipment will be subjected to a handful of over-the-road safety guidelines and requirements. You need to work with a partner/carrier who understands the special guidelines for factory shipping so as to avoid the hefty fines that precipitate from safety violations. Here’s what will tell you if a shipping partner is experienced in moving a factory:
Importing Goods to the United States 🌎
May 31, 2015 | General, Import Services
The dollar is at its highest value since 2003. This rise in value happened quickly. And very few predicted the strong dollar in mid-2014. The share rise of the dollar over the past few months means that imports to the United States are increasing. The price for a barrel of oil is at its lowest since 2008.
Directory of Logistics Schools
Jan 25, 2015 | General, Oil and Gas Logistics
A Directory of Logistics Schools: institutions, academies, university programs, and think tanks that are nationally recognized. Arizona State University Department of Supply Chain Management – Program at the W.P. Carey School of Business. California State University, Long Beach – Masters in Supply Chain Management, Global Logistics. Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business – Top ranked logistics business program.
