Freightos

11/11/2021

📢 Sound on 📢

In previous years, global supply chains quietly brought us holiday presents (and almost everything else) from across the world without causing too much of a fuss.

So why the sudden drama?

Our new podcast miniseries will answer all your questions on:
✈️ Why your fire pit delivery will take months longer than expected
🚛 What’s going on with the empty shelves at local stores
🛳 Why you can't stop hearing about the Long Beach port
📦 And much much more

Check out the teaser and subscribe for Ship Happens: The Miniseries - launching next week!
https://www.freightos.com/resources/ship-happens-the-miniseries/

(No freight or shipping experience necessary to understand and enjoy the podcast)

10/11/2021

Why are goods getting delayed at the port?

In the past few weeks, carriers have added capacity, but goods are still getting stuck. To explain why, Robert Khachatryan, Founder and CEO of Freight Right Global Logistics Freight Right Global Logistics, went out to the water to actually see the container ships waiting to be unloaded.

Thanks Robert for this behind the scenes look at the container crisis, and for the Freightos.com and Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) shout outs!

03/15/2021

We hear all the time from customers how complicated customs can be. The documentation, the classification - it can be overwhelming!

We're tackling your customs questions together with Adam Lewis, co-founder and president of Clearit, in a webinar tomorrow.

Join us and don't let customs booking hold you up any longer!

https://freightos.zoom.us/webinar/register/6016154938041/WN_YgnqNGCDTjeSv5CPCUG4Gg

12/14/2020

E-commerce has boomed this year, but so has unpredictability.

Join us tomorrow, December 15th, at 12pm EST (9 am PST) as we chat with Laura Woellner, President of White Elm.

We’ll learn how Laura's navigated managing her growing e-commerce business while dealing with freight and supply chain volatility, and how she’s planning ahead for 2021.

Don’t miss out: https://bit.ly/meetwhiteelm

11/26/2020

We're a-freight we can’t contain(er) our thanks to all the importers and logistics providers who use Freightos.com.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!

11/18/2020

Getting hit by extra freight fees or having unexpected added charges can be frustrating.

Join our webinar tomorrow, Thursday, November 19th at 1pm EST (10am PST) to learn from industry experts how to avoid unnecessary added freight charges.

You don't want to miss it. Register here: https://bit.ly/38Tm7n1

Freightos.com analyzed $3 million in additional freight charges to find out where users were hitting avoidable fees. This webinar will deliver money saving insights for importers from industry experts. We'll be diving into: - The current state of freight costs and additional charges - The most commo...

10/29/2020

Have you been wondering how ocean rates have been comparing to air rates?

So have we.

Check out this chart to track each mode's rates over the last few months to help you decide how to book your next shipment.

10/26/2020

Over 40% of freight shipments carry additional charges.

But that can change.

Learn everything you need to know about freight quotes and costs to avoid extra fees: https://bit.ly/2FXjbcK

Freight shipping quotes include much (much) more than just the freight rate. Learn more about the total cost of freight shipping in this guide.

10/11/2020

New to e-commerce and freight?

Check out some pro-tips from a fellow Freightos.com importer, Parker Baby Co, on how to build and scale a global brand, and how to ship smoothly, too.

https://www.freightos.com/case-studies/smb-shipping-freightos/

Parker Baby is a longtime Freightos.com user with insight into streamlining supply chain operations. They joined us with actionable tips for importers.

09/10/2020

Building a seamless supply chain is possible!

Check out these actionable tips for supply chain management from the brand architects and import experts at Nolk.

Read more here:

Supply chain management for eCommerce businesses is more important than ever. Check out these actionable tips from the import experts at Nolk.

08/24/2020

Wondering how to prepare for peak season this year?

Check out these 5 expert tips:

After months of volatility, peak shipping season is here. What should importers expect during peak season 2020? We talked to experts to find out.

06/02/2020

We've got exciting news! Alibaba.com and Freightos.com are partnering to make global freight easier for SMBs.

Check out how we're making it easier for shippers to get ship done!

Read more on Business Insider: https://bit.ly/2MmCGLF

"Doing business online is the bridge for American small businesses through this crisis and into the next decade," said Alibaba president John Caplan.