Is your company thinking of exporting to international markets? Maybe you already export to the U.S. or the world. Here are some reasons why the timing is just right to ramp up your exports.

FMi Logistics Incorporated, a Western Canadian based 3PL with core disciplines in Commercial Warehousing & North American Freight Management has acquired GSA International Forwarders – a Calgary-based International Freight Forwarder specializing in Ocean, Air and Ground transportation.

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.

A Transportation Management System (TMS) is an integral part of any Supply Chain Management system or software that is focused on transport logistics.

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.

When choosing a supply chain management services, it is very essential to consider the vendor’s approach towards people and processes.

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.

Sometimes, a shipment is too large to send with a parcel service, like Canada post, but way too small to fill a standard truck trailer. In fact, the cost of this shipment as a parcel or truckload would be insanely high because it’s not ideal for either type of providers. In this case, LTL shipping is ideal.

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”.

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.

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.

One of our very long tenure clients Air Spray Aviation some how find a way to make the news just about every year. This year is no exception…. Our Ground Freight Operations Leader, Jane Mustard, shares some background on her personal connection to one of FMi's trusted clients.