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Once upon a time, traditional brick-and-mortar business was king. That is, it was until e-commerce disrupted everything in the late 2010s. And eCommerce […]

A few decades ago, globalization was the new terminology, and a common business strategy was physically moving factories and plants offshore in search […]

In 2021, a projected 63.1 million metric tons of freight will travel by aircraft worldwide. While shipments can travel by land, air or […]

When President Donald Trump announced in January 2018 that tariffs would be increased on washing machines and solar panels, few realized the action […]

Next year, more than 100 billion small packages are expected to be shipped worldwide, an increase of more than 35 percent over 2016 […]

  Whatever industry you work in, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself shipping something that qualifies as a hazardous material. Many products […]

When online home furnishings retailer Wayfair first launched its site back in 2002, it was far from the inventory-rich, efficiency-focused operation consumers know […]

U.S. businesses that ship to Canada will have an unwelcome surprise awaiting them should they run afoul of Canadian customs mandates. In March […]

When it comes to the supply chain industry, there are many considerations that go into the day-to-day operations. From completing orders to loading […]

A key takeaway from an October 2017 roundtable discussion among shippers and carriers was the growing demand by shippers for more visibility, better […]

Although device manufacturers remain wholly liable for compliance with all FDA regulatory requirements, supply chain partners — logistics providers, warehouse operators, fulfillment centers, […]

A December 2016 segment on the CBS News program 60 Minutes examined the economic growth taking place in a region of Mississippi known […]

There are many reasons people choose online shopping over physical shopping. One of the biggest reasons is the convenience of shopping from their […]

Most businesses quickly learn that omni-channel success and good customer service are highly improbable without a strong third-party partner, usually a third-party logistics […]

The Wall Street Journal reported on a Massachusetts consumer who ordered 10 pairs of corduroy pants in varying sizes and colors from a […]

Few things are as destructive to a brand’s good name as a shipment that arrives damaged and late. One Wisconsin-based manufacturer of customized […]

As many retailers are painfully aware, dimensional weight pricing is now in effect for U.S. ground shipments.  The new pricing strategy was implemented […]

Does it ever seem like you’re operating, well, on auto-pilot when it comes to determining service levels for your airline parts shipments?  Such […]

The typical business spends $11 to manually process each and every invoice.  Now think about the number of invoices that come in and out of […]

On the one hand, export opportunities have never been better for U.S. medical device manufacturers, as global demand continues to grow for high […]

Behind every successful e-commerce transaction is a detailed fulfillment process about which the typical consumer could care less.  Really!  What consumers do care […]

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could choose the location of your next AOG emergency, so you could ensure that urgently needed parts […]

When Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris emerged from a mid-February meeting with President Trump and senior administration officials, he told waiting members of the media:  […]

When PriceWaterhouse Coopers released its list of industrial manufacturing trends, it cited a “technological renaissance” taking place in America’s factories, “that is transforming the look, […]

“Speed” and “Urgency” are words commonly used in the world of AOG repairs, as airlines spare no expense in locating parts needed to […]

If you needed any convincing that the U.S. customs compliance process was in need of an overhaul, consider this statement from U.S. Customs […]

Next time you see an 18-wheeler stuck in a traffic jam, you’d better hope it’s not carrying a shipment addressed to you or […]

It’s no secret that online shoppers place a premium on free shipping, with multiple surveys showing that consumers have come to expect this […]

Boeing estimates the cost of a grounded aircraft to be as high as $150,000 for a one-to-two hour delay. That figures represents the […]

The expo dates are April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, GA, We invite you to register for FREE today! […]

Visit Purolator International at Supply Chain and Transportation Expo booth #3337!  The expo dates are April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress […]

If a package shows up late, who gets the blame, the retailer who sold the product, or the logistics company that was supposed […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Survey Data Reveals the Long Island Manufacturing Industry Forecast as an Indicator of Overall Economic Health for the Region ————————  Long […]

Survey Data Reveals the LI Manufacturing Industry Economics’ Health for the Region. President John Costanzo of Purolator International presents new LI Supply Chain […]

Improving U.S. Canada Freight Flows in a Growing Cross-border Market As many U.S. shippers are well aware, Canada is the top export destination […]

Incomplete paperwork and missing documentation top the list of reasons why shipments are delayed at the U.S./Canadian border.  And according to the Canada […]

Costanzo Honored Two Consecutive Years for His Strategic Vision to Support Omni Channel JERICHO, NY – February 17, 2016 – Purolator International, the leading […]

PuroPost™ Your One-Stop Canadian Shipping Solution If you want to sell into Canada, then Purolator International can help. Visit booth #116 and talk […]

Businesses that ship products to Canada understand that compliance with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) mandates and regulations is a necessary part of […]

Every day as many as 10,000 commercial trucks cross the U.S./Canadian border via the Ambassador Bridge, which links Detroit, MI with Windsor, Ontario. […]

Although they couldn’t have known it, General George Washington and the Continental Army in many ways blazed the trail for what has become our modern […]

Purolator helps ATV parts manufacturer reduce Canadian customs and freight fees and improve transit times. Learn more at https://www.purolatorinternational.com/SuccessStory/ATV-Parts-Manufacturer

Join Purolator International at eTail West Conference on February 22-25, 2016 at the JW Marriott, Palm Springs, CA.

As the paper discusses, roughly 30 percent of shipments arrive at the border with an incorrect tariff classification. Not only can this result […]

The U.S. Department of State publishes a series of “Guides to Doing Business” that provide detailed analysis for businesses considering expanding operations to […]

While no retailer enjoys dealing with customer returns, an alarming number of distribution center managers  — 44 percent in one study – said they consider […]

A U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturer looking to expand to the Canadian market will need to ensure that all product labeling meets Canadian requirements, which […]

Pity the delivery person who attempts to deliver a package to a Canadian consumer that includes an unexpected invoice for additional taxes, duties […]

A recent post on BusinessInsider.com, coined the phrase “American Industrial Renaissance,” as a way to describe the growth taking place within the U.S. manufacturing sector.  […]

Although it’s generally understood that the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) eliminated tariffs on eligible products traveling between the United States, Canada, […]

Each year the U.S. Department of Commerce publishes a “Guide to Doing Business in Canada,”  which offers detailed information for U.S. businesses interesting to exporting […]

It used to be that home furnishings retailer Crate&Barrel managed its annual load of more than 300,000 customer deliveries manually.  The company had a network […]

Next time you go to start your 11-year old car or light truck, you can find comfort in knowing that roughly half the […]

The newly-released 2014 Smart Manufacturing Technologies Survey found 40 percent of manufacturers say they have no real-time visibility into their supply chains, with nearly 10 […]

A report last year from Forrester Research found that spending by U.S. businesses on B2B eCommerce during 2013 was more than twice the amount spent […]

Despite its leading role in global manufacturing, China has a first-rate problem when it comes to reliable air service options.  Namely, that its […]

U.S. businesses are legally entitled for reimbursement of up to 99 percent of duties paid on qualified goods that are imported into the […]

The nation’s top freight carriers record an annual empty miles percentage of roughly 12.5 percent.  That is to say that trucks are forced […]

It’s no surprise to most that Canada is the United States’ top trading partner, with almost $1.7 billion in goods crossing the border […]

When the President hosted a White House ceremony in June to mark the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, included among the invited […]

Remember the children’s game Jenga?  Players would place wooden blocks atop each other in a criss-cross pattern until inevitably, the tower would come […]

New rule changes took effect on July 1 that directly impact truckers and trucking companies.  But the effect of the rule changes are […]

More of a casual jog than an all-out sprint is one way to describe the rate at which the logistics industry has regained […]

Given the average “shelf life” of an article of clothing in some fashion retail chains is about six weeks before discounting begins, it’s […]

A quick look at logistics-related employment openings on Monster.com reveals job titles including “demand planning manager,” “global supply chain manager,” and “reverse logistics manager.”  Each […]

Many U.S. businesses took a “never again” attitude when diesel prices topped the $4.50 per gallon mark in the summer of 2008.  Managers looked askance […]

A recent analysis by Logistics Management reported widespread expectations for a LTL rate increase this year in the range of two to four percent.  The […]

Despite signs that Canadian consumers may be losing patience with Canadian retailers’ slow progress at introducing online shopping venues, more than a few […]

A not so well kept secret – less than one percent of U.S. businesses engage in some type of export activity.  This is […]

“Hell hath no fury like a consumer with a late delivery,” could be the new mantra for today’s businesses.  After all, expectations for […]

A study of U.S./Canada border crossing delays found the average wait was 29 minutes.  But for participants in the U.S./Canada “Free and Secure […]

A study by Gartner technology consultants found usage of cloud-based solutions within the supply chain management sector increased by 40 percent during 2012.   Further, the […]

Considering a career in supply chain or logistics management?  If so, then it might be helpful to know what types of experience and […]

Speculating about why consumer goods cost more when purchased in Canada has become something of a national pastime for some Canadians.  For the […]

It used to be when a business looked for return on investment (ROI) from its logistics provider, the provider would be expected to […]

Growing frustration about the increasingly complex U.S./Canada border clearance process has been well documented.  But some affected businesses seem to be turning the […]

U.S. businesses continue to enter the Canadian market at a brisk pace, with apparel retailers Express Inc., Ann Taylor, and Tory Burch opening stores in recent […]

According to data from the U.S. Commerce Department, less than one percent of U.S. companies’ export – and of those that do, 58 percent […]

As anyone who regularly brings commercial goods into the U.S. knows, U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) has been involved in a years-long undertaking […]

If your supply chain is a network of closely aligned moving parts, then doesn’t it make sense that if a breakdown occurs, it’d […]

While many are still figuring out the winners and losers of the fiscal cliff resolution, retailers are hoping consumers will shrug off some […]

A study by the departments of economics at Ontario’s University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University found that border delays cost the U.S. and Canadian […]

When a U.S. retail giant opened its first Canadian stores in Fall 2012, questions were raised about the slow path the company took […]

Here’s a startling statistic:  According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), of the more than 30 million small businesses in the United States, less than one […]

Retailers that tailor their holiday logistics plan based upon the traditional “Black Friday” start to the shopping season may be in for a […]

Let’s say you’re the purchasing manager for your company, and you buy a fair amount of customized products.  Word has come down that […]

When upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc. announced in September that it would open four locations in Canada beginning in the fall of 2014, it […]

While there are no predictions Canadian importers are ready to move away from China as a leading provider of manufactured goods, favorable business […]

There is no disputing that today’s supply chains are data driven, faster and leaner than before, some industry experts are starting to question […]

Earlier this year, Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent announced new regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles.  The new regulations, according […]

Carriers have been warning for the past two years that the trucking industry is facing a serious capacity shortage, and that it was […]

Talks between Canada and the European Union aimed at reaching a free trade agreement have reached a critical phase, with final sign-offs expected in […]

It used to be that customer returns were treated as the ugly duckling of retail management.  Returns were tolerated, because they had to […]

One thing every business can agree on, the need has never been greater to safeguard supply chains against the unexpected.  Last year’s harsh […]

A growing sense of angst among Canadian consumers has resulted from an inexplicable rise in consumer goods prices, as compared with U.S. prices.  […]

With the price of a gallon of diesel fuel seemingly stuck above $4, it is not surprising talk is growing about options for […]

When President Barack Obama announced a “National Clean Fleets Partnership,” he challenged the nation’s businesses to find ways to help reduce the nation’s […]

Unless you have a direct interest in pallet design or manufacture, you probably have not followed recent trends in the industry.  Which means, […]

Canadian truckers doing business in the United States will soon have to change their modus operandi, as a result of regulatory changes issued […]

In a sign of how integrated today’s business environment has become – and how “yesterday” competitive rivalries could soon be – manufacturers are […]

Just the phrase sounds very corporate-speakish, and readers will be excused if their eyes start to glaze over contemplating a post on this […]

Surface trade between the United States and Canada jumped by more than 11 percent during December 2011, and has soared by 27 percent […]

As many as 30 different countries, including the United States, China and Russia, have joined forces to oppose a European Union edict to […]

At one point last winter, Florida was the only one of the 50 states that did not have snow on the ground.  The. Only. One.  […]

Maybe it wasn’t such a big deal when Transportation Security Administration head John Pistole announced that his agency would miss a December 31 […]

While Canadian consumers may have been slow to embrace the Internet and online shopping, the trend has caught on with a vengeance, and […]

With more than $1.5 billion worth of goods and services crossing the U.S./Canadian border every day, and with each country serving as the […]

Don’t underestimate the effect of new regulations on the nation’s commerce, was the unmistakable message delivered by a contingent of shippers, carriers and […]

With the spotlight pointed directly at the predicted capacity shortage, businesses are looking to ensure that their shipments will not be left behind.  […]

In a late-December announcement, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) gave the trucking industry what amounted to a lump of coal, when it finalized […]

Late last year the Canadian government reported that Internet sales in that country passed C$15.1 billion during 2009, an 18 percent increase from the C$12.8 billion that […]

It’s no secret that the recession had a serious impact on capacity – with the Internal Revenue Service reporting that as many as 3,000 carriers […]

Mexican and Canadian visitors to the United States are going to find that the price of admission has just gotten a bit steeper, […]

The U.S. dollar held strong competitive advantage over its Canadian counterpart for more than 30 years – with that it became standard among Canadian consumers […]

A recent survey of  supply chain and logistics professionals found that 89 percent of respondents believe that the supply chain function has become more important […]

In its simplest form, demand management refers to the process whereby businesses utilize various indicators to forecast customer demand, and align its supply […]

Results from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA’s) quarterly “Supplier Barometer,” indicate strong concern among suppliers about higher manufacturing and fuel costs.   According to Steve […]

Until recently, shipments entering the United States from Canada were exempt from a requirement that all wooden pallets be treated for bugs prior […]

Every year, the World Bank releases an “Ease of Doing Business” analysis, which ranks 183 different countries based on certain economic indicators.  In its most […]

Businesses that regularly import goods into the U.S. face the possibility each year of being selected for a Customs and Border Patrol “Focused Assessment.” What is […]

According to the bellwether Institute for Supply Management, April marked the 23rd consecutive month of overall growth for the U.S. economy.  In addition, the ISM […]

A new online platform from the U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA) allows exporters to know, at the click of a mouse, tariff assessments for shipments […]

Last year U.S. consumers returned more than 8 percent of their purchases.  That’s a staggering statistic for a retailer, and a figure that exceeded $200 […]

Sometimes it’s the easy things that can mess you up.  Take shipping to Canada.  Most businesses are so concerned about the Customs clearance […]

Looking to increase your customer base? Expanding to new markets and even new countries is a common plan. As a US based business, […]

Are you in the habit of allowing the federal government to keep more of your money than is legally necessary?  Well, according to reports, […]

U.S. businesses are increasingly realizing the potential of expanding to the Canadian market, where just across our northern border, live 33 million potential […]

Inbound Freight Management: Businesses are increasingly realizing the good sense – and good economics – of taking control of the transportation logistics for […]

Good news! The volume of freight carried by U.S. trucks has increased dramatically, helping to restore growth and profitability to the recession-battled industry.  […]

One of the biggest conundrums for small-to-mid sized businesses has been highly efficient software capable of improving their operations, but at a cost […]

Have you seen recently that a gallon of diesel fuel costs well above $4.00 in most states? It should come as no surprise […]

If your favorite driver is looking a little more chipper these days, it could be because of the Department of Transportation’s proposal to […]

During 2010, surface trade between the United States and Canada increased by more than 22 percent, compared with 2009 levels.  According to the U.S. […]

Most businesses thrive very nicely without ever having heard the phrase “Incoterms,” and choose instead to leave the intricacies of international shipping to […]

Customers are often surprised to find out that the cost to ship a “lighter” load is often higher – sometimes much higher – […]

Canada continues to be the largest market for U.S. exports, with almost $250 billion* in the trade relationship, which saw U.S. exports to […]

A New Year’s Day cut in the corporate tax rate – from 18 percent to 16.5 percent, marks the latest effort by the Canadian government […]