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Understanding Cargo Insurance Coverage: Demystifying 6 Common Myths and Misconceptions
In the world of cargo insurance, common myths and misunderstandings can be as significant a risk to your cargo as the perils of the open sea. This article isn't just another dry rundown of insurance facts. Instead, think of it as your practical guide through the maze...
Our Top Takeaways from Manifest 2024
The Magaya team had a memorable, energizing, and fun time at Manifest! From the steady stream of booth visitors keeping us engaged with meaningful conversation, to Gustavo Gomez serving up more than just his extensive logistics technology wisdom at the crepe station,...
Navigating Through Uncertainty: A Freight Forwarder’s Guide to Supply Chain Disruptions
Another day, another supply chain disruption. This time, a security crisis in the Red Sea has put shippers and freight forwarders around the world on high alert. To circumvent potential militant attacks near the Suez Canal, some of the largest shipping companies are...
Expect the Unexpected: 7 Essential Risk Mitigation Strategies for Customs Brokers
Operational efficiency is key to running a successful customs brokerage. Your customers put their trust in you to keep their precious cargo moving across international borders. So, naturally, there’s a lot at stake for everyone involved, and no room for mistakes or...
Are you tracking these 5 warehouse KPIs?
In a busy warehouse, even the smallest changes can quickly add up to big results. Moving a top seller a few feet closer to the end of an aisle, for example, can add up to hours saved each week with fewer steps for staff to take. Reducing handling time with warehouse...
9 Best Practices for Efficient Air Freight Forwarding
Air freight is widely agreed to be a faster, more secure, and more reliable mode of shipping as compared to sea transport, but it comes with a significantly higher price tag - often several times higher. So, while it may not be the right choice for every shipment, it...
5 Logistics Trends to Watch in 2024
As the new year quickly approaches, the logistics industry once again finds itself at a crossroads, influenced by a combination of an ebbing economy and an overarching sense of socioeconomic uncertainty. Headlines warn of “bleak times ahead for container shipping,” ...
e-Commerce Warehouse Management: 6 Best Practices to Boost Your Profits
In 2022, US e-commerce generated a whopping $856 billion in revenue - and total global e-commerce sales are projected to grow by 50% over the next three years. It’s a booming business, and opportunity abounds for warehouse operators and logistics providers to...
What Every Logistics Provider Needs to Know About Errors and Omissions Insurance
When it comes to logistics and supply chain management, precision and efficiency are tantamount to success. However, even the most meticulous freight forwarders, 3PLs, or customs brokers can, at times, face unforeseen challenges that lead to errors or omissions. This...
9 Ways to Protect Your Profits in a Freight Recession
The logistics industry is intrinsically intertwined with the global economy. As goods and commodities move across continents, the demand for transportation and logistics services remains a cornerstone for businesses worldwide. That means that logistics service...