In a recent feature, Voice of the Independent dives into the logistics industry’s evolving challenges in an article titled “Riding the Waves of Change in Modern Logistics.” The article includes expert insights from Argents Express’s Tony Chiappetta, who highlights the importance of flexibility and technology in managing today’s complex supply chain landscape. According to Chiappetta,… Read more »
There’s some important news about international trade that could affect your business. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced changes to the Section 301 tariffs. These changes will unfurl over the next few years and impact trade with China. Let’s break it down in a simple way. What Are Section 301 Tariffs? Section 301 tariffs… Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued comprehensive guidance under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This update marks a much-needed advancement in the cosmetics regulatory framework, addressing facility registration, product listing, and compliance deadlines. Key Highlights of the New Guidance: What Does This Mean for the Industry? Businesses in the… Read more »
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the Chinese Zodiac’s new lunar calendar and is a time for celebration, renewal, and reflection. Starting January 21st, the Spring Festival will bring the Year of the Rabbit, a time of bounty, confidence, and continual forward movement. As the largest period of travel in the world, families come… Read more »
When it comes to shipping, having a trusted 3PL partner makes all the difference in times of increased demand. Companies with access to the Port of Charleston’s deep harbor can transport their goods more quickly and efficiently than ever before. With new, man-made depths up to fifty-two feet, the Port of Charleston is now the… Read more »
UPDATE: As of December 1st, 2022 the Chinese government has begun to ease some restrictions as a result of these protests. As China continues to grapple with the impacts of Covid-19 lockdowns, there have been a range of protests throughout the country. While this may be concerning on its own, it has also had a… Read more »
It’s been a tumultuous several months for the nation’s railroads, with union workers threatening to stop work if their demands aren’t met. The mixed approval and disapproval of the settlement brokered by the Administration and narrow failures of ratification from several unions with large memberships have placed the issue in Congress and President Biden’s laps… Read more »
During the pandemic, big box retailers like Target and Walmart relaxed some of their usual policies in regards to time and the tardiness of vendors’ and suppliers’ shipments. It has long been common practice to censure late shipments with fines and loss of shelf space, but with the world, on fire as it was, they… Read more »
Analysts say that e-commerce sales are expected to exceed $5.5 trillion worldwide by the end of 2022. This means that $.22 of every dollar spent is in e-commerce. Research analyst Nia Hudson with Transport Intelligence Ltd. (TI) says, “Customers continue to shop online more, and for a greater number of categories than ever before. As… Read more »
For the first time since 2019, the Global Affinity Alliance Annual Conference (GAA) took place from September 5-8 in Pattaya, Thailand. Representing Argents, Adam Sneed was one of almost a thousand attendees who came together for networking, meetings, a gala event, and an opening day team-building exercise that included dragon boat races by nine randomized… Read more »
A strike on the railroad has become possible as the thirty-day cooling-off ends Friday, and there are still two unions holding out for quality-of-life benefits, including vacation time, sick time, and the attendance policy. Due to the possibility of a work stoppage, many Class 1 railroads are initiating embargoes and service alterations to slowly wind… Read more »
East Coast ports are seeing record numbers of container volume, mostly from shippers looking to avoid the congestion snarls on the West Coast. However, at some East Coast ports we’re seeing the same issues as these ports don’t have the infrastructure to handle the increased activity. Others, like the Port of Charleston, have been watching… Read more »
