Six Central American Export Opportunities for US Companies
Doing business internationally can be highly lucrative. But to maximize profitability, it’s essential to ensure your freight forwarder is experienced with import-export procedures on both sides of the border. Many shippers trust DTS World Cargo to handle exports to Central America. Our industry expertise and long-standing relationships with key stakeholders in the United States, Mexico, […]
LCL vs. FCL in Maritime Transport: What’s the Best Option for Your Shipment?
The oil and gas market is currently experiencing the most disruption it’s seen in history. Every peak and valley creates a ripple effect throughout logistics and the supply chain, from record lows to extreme highs. During Covid, we saw a significant decline in demand for oil and gas, causing prices to plunge. When the world […]
How to Mitigate Rising Freight Rates When Shipping Oil and Gas
The oil and gas market is currently experiencing the most disruption it’s seen in history. Every peak and valley creates a ripple effect throughout logistics and the supply chain, from record lows to extreme highs. During Covid, we saw a significant decline in demand for oil and gas, causing prices to plunge. When the world […]
4 Reasons to Use the Port of Houston When Exporting to Central America
In August 2022, 81% of shipments going into the Port of Miami were delayed. Though the trend seems to be improving, on-time shipments in Miami are still only at 70%. While there are some aspects of logistics you can’t control, partnering with an experienced 3PL helps. You’ll get your cargo where it’s going more reliably, […]
Land or Ocean: What is The Best Way to Ship Crude Oil?
Crude oil is an essential commodity for the modern world. It is used to produce gasoline, diesel fuel, and fuels a variety of products that we rely on every day. Because crude, oil, and gas are hazardous products, shipping processes can be challenging. Regulatory mandates and special handling requirements can further complicate matters but choosing […]
3 Steps to Building a Shipping Process for Your Company
When it comes to shipping, customer expectations are at an all-time high, highlighting the need for an optimized shipping process. The “Amazon effect” has established a standard that few are willing to compromise. If you can’t offer free shipping, it must be reliable, safe, trackable, and transparent through every step, or you risk losing business […]
5 Things to Know About Freight Insurance
Any company that ships cargo needs freight insurance. Carriers operate under a set of guidelines that limits their liability. If anything happens to your goods in transit, you may not have any recourse to recoup your losses if you are uninsured. With today’s supply chain delays and rates up almost 122% compared to the pre-pandemic […]
Top Tips to Enhance Your Route Optimization Strategies
Read Time: 4 min. With customer expectations at an all-time high, driver shortages, and tight deadlines to be met, logistics companies must prioritize route optimization to reduce risk. What is Route Optimization? Simply put, route optimization is the process of determining the fastest and most cost-efficient route between a shipment’s origin and destination. To ensure your […]