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China Update:  Covid Whack-a-Mole, Political Tensions, Manufacturing Dynamics 

China Update:  Covid Whack-a-Mole, Political Tensions, Manufacturing Dynamics 

Amid yet another busy manufacturing year! There are several issues out there that we all need to keep a close eye ...
GPI at Gen Con 2022

GPI at Gen Con 2022

It was great to be back at Gen Con! After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the GPI squad returned to ...
June 2022 State of Freight

June 2022 State of Freight

June is upon us.  It's time for sunny days and vacations.  Regardless of your summer fun plans, the ports stay ...
May 2022 State of Freight

May 2022 State of Freight

May is upon us and although our supply chain issues continue, there are slight improvements in every corner.  ...
State of Freight April 2022

State of Freight April 2022

As we ease into April, with tentative enthusiasm for the new season, the global supply chain keeps us grounded in ...
China/Hong Kong Update March 2022

China/Hong Kong Update March 2022

Key Takeaways: Covid: China lockdowns & Hong Kong raging out of control Economic issues: materials costs, ...
State of Freight March 2022

State of Freight March 2022

There's a good deal going on with freight this March.  Let's not lallygag with niceties and get right into what's ...
Tom Wetzel Joins the GPI Staff

Tom Wetzel Joins the GPI Staff

Please welcome Tom Wetzel, as well.  Tom is GPI's newest Account Manager who also came to us through the fortune ...
A New Year Brings a New Employee!

A New Year Brings a New Employee!

Please welcome one of GPI's newest staff members, Arianne Hutchins.  Through the fortune of good connections, ...
January 2022 Freight Update

January 2022 Freight Update

Happy New Year from the freight department at GPI.   We're excited to start this year off and so far, it's ...
The Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays

The Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays

The hustle and bustle of the holidays have arrived and it's not just last-minute shoppers that are under ...
State of Freight November 2021

State of Freight November 2021

As the holidays are upon us and the end of the year approaches, our sights turn to shipping to find out what will ...