James Carty
James Carty has worked in logistics for over twenty years already. He works in a managerial position, and is well acquainted with the necessary steps of running a successful logistics business. He also likes to work on blog posts that draw on his experience in the industry.
InsightTypes of International Trade, Checked Against Real Cases
Types of international trade explained through real cases: Hong Kong re-exports, ATA Carnets, AerCap's leased jets in Russia, countertrade and the LME nickel halt.
InsightHow to Ship Internationally: Weight, Duties, Insurance
How to ship internationally: how DHL Express bills volumetric weight, who pays US duties after the 2025 de minimis change, and what USPS insurance covers.
InsightLogistics Company Automation: Where Forwarders Start
Logistics company automation: how one forwarder handled carrier rate files every two weeks, and what Adelante and Descartes surveys say holds others back.
NewsPolysilicon Stockpiling Rule: The Importer of Record Decides Entry
The polysilicon stockpiling rule lets Commerce bar an importer of record from entering solar goods before 4 December. What it means for module deliveries.
InsightWarehouse and Inventory Management for a Shipping Business
Warehouse and inventory management for a seller that ships its own orders: inventory record accuracy, pick validation, ERP module or WMS, dock layout and stock abroad.
NewsFreight Rate Index Comparison: Why Drewry and Xeneta Disagree on the Same Day
Freight rate index comparison for 15 October: Drewry WCI and Xeneta XSI-C moved in opposite directions on Asia-Europe. What each counts, and THC.
InsightShipping Container Dimensions, Types and Reefer Basics
Shipping container dimensions for 20ft, 40ft and high cube, what a pallet load weighs against the road limit, and what one terminal charges for reefers.
InsightETA in Shipping: From Guess to Live Signal
ETA in shipping explained: what estimated time of arrival means, why vessel and container ETAs slip, how live data sharpens them, and how to check accuracy.
InsightExport Packaging Choices That Cut Shipping Losses
Export packaging decides whether goods arrive intact. How container type, ISPM 15 wood rules, ISTA testing and box sizing cut cargo damage, with a checklist.