Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson is a supply chain consultant and e-commerce specialist with experience optimizing logistics operations for online businesses. During his free time, he loves playing board games and walking his dog.
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NewsPanama Canal Transit Slots: Why Marfret Handed Its Ship to CMA CGM
Marfret chartered its only NASP ship to CMA CGM to get better Panama Canal transit slots. What the FMC filing and canal rules mean for shippers.
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NewsRail Export Manifest Rule Takes Effect 26 October: Who Files and When
CBP's rail export manifest rule applies from 26 October 2026. Who files the 24-hour data in ACE, which bond covers it and when enforcement starts in 2027.
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InsightShipping Vietnam to Canada: Routes, Duty and Customs Filing
Vietnam to Canada shipping by Pacific port and rail or via Halifax: sea distances, which loops call where, CPTPP duty at 0% against 9.5%, CBSA filing and CARM.
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InsightOnboard Couriers vs Hand Carry for Urgent Freight
How an onboard courier and hand carry service move urgent freight on passenger flights, the weight limits, typical lane prices and when standard freight fits better.
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InsightLanded Cost 101: Beyond the Supplier Invoice
A landed cost calculation adds freight, duties, insurance, handling and hidden fees to the supplier price. Formula, worked example and a step-by-step checklist.
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NewsVGM mismatches still bump boxes: get the verified weight right
The SOLAS verified gross mass rule is old news, but a wrong or missing VGM still rolls containers at the gate. It’s a planning problem, not a paperwork one.