The term intermodal refers to moving a container or trailer by more than one mode of transportation—generally truck plus rail, ocean plus rail, ocean plus truck, or all three modes.

Coronavirus is having a dramatic impact on our lives and businesses. What FMi is doing to keep our customers and our teams safe while continuing to support the flow of goods.

For the right product to move from point A to get to the right customer at point B at the appropriate time is the duty of effective logistics processes.

As with all aspects of international trade, it’s prudent to do your research before choosing a Canadian international freight forwarder to look after the transportation of your goods.

2015 was a year of momentum for the supply chain and logistics industry. There have been some key advances in innovation, technology, and acquisition, allowing for a more efficient and streamlined process chain. Looking forward, here are some key trends to look for in the supply chain industry for 2016.

Winter is upon us, kids have returned to school, summer vacations are a distant memory, business is in high gear as we look towards the approaching Christmas / Holiday Season… its approaching fast so let’s embrace our Winter Season like The Tragically Hip with all the CANADIAN that we are.

Every transport mode has advantages and disadvantages. Road transport is unbeatable in the last mile due to the flexibility and availability.

The process of considering outsourcing warehousing is a big one. FMi is continually engaged with a wide variety of customers and businesses looking for warehousing and distributions solutions. The need for expert guidance and assistance is a need that unites all of our customers, whether their businesses are small, medium, or large.

Key performance indicators allow a business to assign measurable values to key functions in the business.

The amount of returned goods that need to be sent back in the opposite direction of a normal supply chain network is much bigger than most people think.

Cross-docking is a fast-track process that eliminates the need for warehouse storage space, providing a cost-effective and quick method of transporting goods from one place to another.

Technology improvements are continuously changing how we work in warehouses. The largest significant improvement has taken place in the management of goods.

Business and industries today all seem to be introducing more taxes, tariffs, and surcharges. One of the more controversial and misunderstood of these tariffs, applicable to the transportation industry, fall under the category of “fuel surcharges”.