The pace of technological advances that have enhanced every aspect of supply chains in the last decade has been stunning.  But progress hasn’t come without a price. During this same period, the frequency and intensity of data breaches and cyber intrusions has also...

Those of us who have been around the block a few times in the logistics business know when we’re getting bad directions  – especially promises that following a trendy path will immediately “Revolutionize Your Operations!” Experienced shippers build their enterprises...

More than ever, companies in every sector of industry are finding that the complexity of transporting goods in the world’s markets requires the expertise of a shipping partner who does far more than book freight on a ship or a truck. Increasingly, companies are...

There have been some dramatic changes predicted for the politics, technology and market demand that will drive the global freight and logistics business in 2017. We’ve looked at the predictions closely here at ICAT Logistics Detroit and our experience tells us that...

If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution that will impact your company’s bottom line, resolve to take control of your imports. With a little effort and advanced planning, you can establish and follow a checklist to ensure that you avoid delays, keep import costs...

If you are concerned about managing risk in your business, consider the value of cargo insurance for the basic protection of your goods when they are in transit. With every shipment you make — after you pack correctly, hire a reliable shipping partner and double check...

When manufacturing orders are down and competition for a smaller market puts pressure on margins, a company’s natural response is to squeeze suppliers to reduce their prices. That’s a reasonable response, but you can do more. In times like these, your logistics and...

After a brief introduction over the phone, a caller who has since become a regular ICAT client got right to the point: “My shipment is stuck in a warehouse in China and I don’t know what to do.  Can you help?” The problem was that the caller had shopped online for the...

As international freight traffic expands into parts of the world where national security agencies do not yet provide the protection necessary for valuable cargo, shippers need to be aware of ways to secure their goods moving across international borders. At ICAT...

Suppose you have critical parts being shipped internationally to your factory, or a major piece of machinery that is absolutely essential to your production schedule. How do you avoid surprises about the timing of your delivery that could shut you down—and cost you a...