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How Tariff Changes Are Reshaping E-Commerce Fulfillment — And What to Do About It The trade landscape shifted dramatically last week. In fact, threats of double-digit duties on Canada and Mexico nearly upended North American trade entirely. Then, at 12:01 AM on February 4th, the U.S. government imposed new tariffs on Chinese and Hong Kong ...

Why Inventory Management Technology Matters Customer expectations are rising. Supply chains are growing more complex. To keep up, businesses need smarter tools — and technology is delivering. Real-Time Tracking Gives You Full Visibility Modern inventory systems let you track shipments as they move. You get near-instant data on location, delays, and storage status. This visibility ...

ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement Updated January 9, 2025 The ILA and USMX have reached a tentative six-year master contract. The deal averts the East and Gulf Coast port strike that was scheduled for January 15, 2025. The agreement protects jobs while supporting technology upgrades to modernize port capacity. Pending ratification, operations should continue without ...

Year in Review: 2024 saw significant global trade and logistics changes, driven by shifting tariffs, stricter trade compliance measures, and growing tensions around port automation. Importers faced increasing pressure to adapt to these challenges while maintaining efficient supply chains. As we approach 2025, businesses must stay informed and proactive to navigate these developments. Tariffs and ...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), has intensified its enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). With the addition of 29 new entities to the UFLPA Entity List, the total now stands at 107. These companies, primarily based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), ...

Seamless Integration: The Key to Exceptional Customer Experiences Fast-paced logistics demands more than speed. It demands clarity, coordination, and trust. At Argents, we connect our warehouse operations directly to our customer-facing teams. As a result, clients get more than efficient logistics — they get full visibility and reliable support at every step. Why Integration Matters ...

Black Friday has become one of the most anticipated shopping days of the year, marking the start of the holiday shopping season with record-breaking sales and unprecedented online traffic. For businesses, Black Friday represents a golden opportunity to boost revenue, but only if they can meet the intense demands of high-volume orders. Efficient logistics are ...

Argents Featured in Voice of the Independent Voice of the Independent recently featured Argents Express in an article titled “Riding the Waves of Change in Modern Logistics.” The piece explores how the logistics industry is adapting to rapid change. Furthermore, it includes direct insights from Argents co-owner Tony Chiappetta. In the article, Chiappetta speaks to ...