Transportfolio Blog: Join the Supply Chain Conversation

From paints, adhesives, sealants, and resins to fertilizers and pesticides, the chemical industry is broad, intricate, and specialized. When transporting chemicals around the world the level of intricacy increases. You’ll need to be an expert in everything from global trade compliance, and air and ocean freight, to over-the-road bulk and truckload shipping. Transporting chemicals throughout the supply chain relies heavily on process and solid integration into business management. That’s when you need a transportation provider who understands the intricate processes behind safe, efficient, and responsible shipping of chemicals. Here are 4 elements to consider when searching for a chemical transportation provider. Read More...

The intermodal landscape is evolving. With more available routings, providers, and service offerings, the environment is becoming more complex and dynamic. Additionally, impending truckload regulations and highway infrastructure concerns can give intermodal service an attractive edge in the marketplace. For many reasons, shipping freight via rail is becoming a common solution for shippers to manage costs and capacity. Read More...

Have you ever wondered why some roses last two days, while others last two weeks? How long you get to enjoy your flowers depends mostly on the care taken to ship the delicate blooms from field to store. Read More...

The air freight industry is highly variable and complex. To keep current with this changing industry, I see four main supply chain developments for both domestic and global air freight—seasonality, changing capacity constraints, consolidation, and supply chain optimization through a focus on total landed costs. Read More...

The need for wind farms, power plants, refineries, and mining operations is growing on every continent. As project managers prepare bids for these sometimes years-long, turnkey projects, transportation moves front and center. Mike Wilson, Director of Trade Development, Port of Freeport, has said that project cargo requires a different kind of thinking than other freight.  Read More...