Artificial intelligence is transforming freight forwarding! My inbox is filled with new businesses pitching their half-cooked service that makes forwarders jobs easier. I've tested a lot. Nothing too exciting, but I appreciate the hustle. This industry feels like that sewing

Most people think optimize your shipping costs means getting a bunch of quotes. That's not all. Understanding container types, route distance, and shipping methods will get you a lot further. Are you checking these factors enough? 🤔 #Logistics #SupplyChain

Remember when all the NYC taxi drivers were pissed at Uber drivers? I get the desire to strike, but from my POV, the workers are holding onto a career that is destined for automation. A long-term strike will only lead to a faster pace toward total port automation.

A strike costs money. This is cheaper. fyi

China's economic growth slows! 📉 The August Sales Managers Index shows services sector growth but a worrying 7-month low of 48.6 in manufacturing.

Jon asked if Guided Imports would provide $1,000,000,000 in shipping credits to the winner. I countered with a retweet.

Our life is a video game, and Harold Daggett is the boss of the current level we're on.

Top Supply Chain Disruptions: 🌍 World War II: Trade routes disrupted. 🛢️ 1973 Oil Crisis: Fuel shortages and recession. 🌋 1994 Northridge Earthquake: Parts shortages, delays. 💾 2000 Y2K Scare: Temporary product shortages ✈️ 9/11 Attacks (2001): Logistics delays,

It’s clear now that wages were never the core issue. The tentative agreement includes a wage increase of about 62% over six years. Both parties announced that they would extend their master contract until January 15, 2025, allowing more time to address unresolved matters. What’s

I just setup an automation to auto reject any application that is not a pdf. Blows my mind people still don’t recognize this is important.

Name a country whose manufacturing infrastructure can compete with China. IF/when the shift happens at mass scale, we’ll see it from a satellite view.

Tariff Updates: 🇺🇸 Tariffs: Additional 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico; 10% on imports from China (cumulative with existing tariffs). Canada's Response: 25% tariffs on select U.S. goods. De Minimis Rule: $800 import exemption removed for Canada and China; Mexico likely

The frustration I've seen from these China tariffs from importers is that no other country can compete with China on QUALITY as well as PRICE. Most people assume Made in China = bad, but its because you wouldn't believe exactly how much is made in China.