Three strategies for the peak shipping season

Blake Shumate

By Blake Shumate, Chief Operating Officer for American Global Logistics

30/08/2019

As the 2019 peak season heats up, plenty of shippers are rightfully concerned about a repeat of last year’s turbulent ocean freight season. While tariffs continue to impact shipping volumes and freight prices, emerging issues like the impending fuel sulphur cap could complicate matters even further.

The bottom line? Businesses need to get their goods in hand without breaking the bank before the holiday shopping season begins. As shippers prepare to weather another busy peak season, an agile, technology-enabled supply chain ...

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