by Michael Fisher | Mar 10, 2022 | State of Freight
There’s a good deal going on with freight this March. Let’s not lallygag with niceties and get right into what’s affecting your shipments this month. UKRAINIAN/RUSSIAN War Many companies have halted business with Russia this month as the UKRANIAN /...
by Michael Fisher | Jan 13, 2022 | State of Freight
Happy New Year from the freight department at GPI.  We’re excited to start this year off and so far, it’s already showing us that the challenges from 2021 are still front and center. HK & CHINA PORTS It’s very busy right now in the Hong Kong...
by Michael Fisher | Dec 15, 2021 | State of Freight
The hustle and bustle of the holidays have arrived and it’s not just last-minute shoppers that are under pressure.  Chinese New Year is right around the corner and factories, manufacturers and publishers alike are all feeling the crunch.  Everyone is...
by Michael Fisher | Nov 4, 2021 | State of Freight
As the holidays are upon us and the end of the year approaches, our sights turn to shipping to find out what will make it to the shelves this year and beyond. Here’s what’s happening in the supply chain right now. US WEST COAST LAX and LGB ports are...
by Michael Fisher | Sep 30, 2021 | State of Freight
As we approach the middle of peak shipping season and deadlines to get products in before the holidays loom, freight continues to throw a wrench into everyone’s plans. The struggles we dealt with earlier this year have now quadrupled and the scramble to get...
by Michael Fisher | Aug 16, 2021 | State of Freight
For years GPI has offered international freight forwarding as one of our many services. Our freight specialist, Erin Gagne, has been working tirelessly to manage what is currently a very challenging environment. The situation regarding delays and corresponding higher...
