Your drivers are stuck in traffic. Your biggest client just doubled their order. And somewhere between the warehouse running out of space and three different suppliers giving you three different delivery dates, you’re wondering if there’s a better way to run this thing. Every supply chain business owner deals with the same headaches. The good…
Pacific International Lines (PIL) is a major container shipping company headquartered in Singapore. With a network that spans Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, PIL operates over 90 container vessels and services 500 locations across the globe. One of our customers recently tracked a cargo shipment from Chennai to Mombasa using GoComet and…
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), established in 1976 and based in South Korea, operates a modern fleet of over 70 container vessels. With services extending to more than 100 countries, HMM connects key global trade lanes across Asia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Oceania. Tracking these shipments in real time is essential for maintaining…
Unifeeder is a European logistics provider known for its short-sea shipping and feeder services. Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, Unifeeder operates in over 45 countries and connects major European and North African ports. One of our clients recently used GoComet to track a container from Rotterdam to Casablanca and received continuous updates without needing to log…
Wan Hai Lines is a well-established container carrier based in Taipei, Taiwan. The company operates a fleet of more than 140 vessels and serves over 60 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. One of our partners recently tracked a time-sensitive shipment from Jakarta to Los Angeles using GoComet. Thanks to live updates,…
Most logistics companies are drowning in paperwork. Bills from trucking companies don’t match the original quotes. Warehouse invoices have mystery charges nobody can explain. And somehow you’re always paying twice for the same fuel surcharge. Sound familiar? The truth is, most business owners hate dealing with invoice matching because it’s boring and time-consuming. But ignore…
Supply chains are getting more complicated, and companies can’t afford to lose track of their products anymore. Whether it’s new regulations, customer demands for transparency, or just wanting to avoid expensive recalls, businesses need software that shows them exactly where everything is and where it came from. The good news is that tracking technology has…
Most people in logistics know about commercial invoices and proforma invoices, but there’s still confusion about when to use what. Your sales team loves proformas because they help close deals and give customers something to show their finance department. But once goods are ready to ship, you need commercial invoices because that’s what customs expects…
The US is actively expanding tariffs across metals, timber, and furniture, and targeted sectors like heavy trucks and branded pharmaceuticals, while maintaining and refining China-focused Section 301 measures. Importers should track effective dates, in‑transit exceptions, and evolving exclusion rules to avoid unexpected costs. Latest developments (week of Sep 29–Oct 1, 2025) New Section 232 tariffs…
Every business deals with supply chain problems, but some companies seem to have the same issues over and over while others solve them and move on. The difference usually comes down to whether you’re fixing the immediate problem or figuring out why it happened. Most people don’t have time for deep analysis when customers are…
Look, if you’re running trucks, managing warehouses, or dealing with suppliers daily, you’ve probably gotten burned by mixing up a purchase order and invoice. It happens more than people admit. One minute you think you’ve paid for that shipment of parts, next minute your supplier is calling asking where their money is. The bottom line?…
Invoice errors are a nightmare for logistics companies. Between freight charges, fuel surcharges, and accessorial fees, there’s always something that doesn’t match up. These mistakes don’t just cost money – they slow down your whole operation and create tension with carriers you depend on. Most billing problems in logistics follow the same patterns. Catch them…
Understanding shipping container markings is essential for successful tracking of container operations in global logistics. These unique identifiers and operational markings enable shippers, carriers, and terminals to monitor millions of containers moving through supply chains worldwide. Each marking tells a specific story about ownership, capacity, safety, and destination, making accurate interpretation crucial for efficient operations….
Port congestion means too many ships and not enough room. It happens when ports can’t handle the number of vessels arriving. Delays in unloading, customs checks, or moving cargo inland make it worse. One of our clients faced a ten-day delay on their shipment from Hamburg to Mumbai due to severe port congestion. That delay…
Nobody really explains what supply chain operations actually means when you’re starting a business. You hear the term thrown around in meetings or read about it in industry articles, but then you’re sitting there trying to figure out why your best-selling product is out of stock while your warehouse is full of stuff nobody wants. …
In today’s fast-paced market, companies need order processes that run smoothly from the moment a customer clicks “submit” to the moment a package arrives. When each step in between happens automatically, teams spend less time solving problems and more time on strategic growth. Zero-touch order management means that as soon as an order enters the…
Supply chains today are messy. Between juggling multiple suppliers, warehouses scattered across different time zones, and customers expecting faster deliveries than ever, keeping track of everything feels impossible. That’s where supply chain control tower metrics come in to save the day. Think of these supply chain control tower metrics as your dashboard for staying on…
A supply chain control tower is a centralized digital platform designed to provide end-to-end visibility across your entire supply chain network. When implemented correctly, these systems promise improved efficiency, reduced costs, and better customer satisfaction through proactive management of shipments, inventory, and supplier relationships. However, the reality is that many supply chain control tower disasters…
Order management can turn into a real nightmare when you’re juggling multiple systems, delayed shipments, and angry customers calling every day. Most companies end up playing catch-up instead of staying ahead of problems, which kills both efficiency and customer satisfaction. When you’re constantly firefighting order issues instead of preventing them, something needs to change. That’s…
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With $476.8 billion worth of trade flowing between the US and ASEAN countries in 2024, these rate swings are reshaping how companies think about their supply chains and sourcing strategies. The shipping cost from USA to Southeast Asia used to follow predictable seasonal patterns. Peak season meant higher rates, Chinese New Year brought brief dips,…
