Is the logistics industry making significant steps in understanding and implementing artificial intelligence? The talk at a recent industry conference suggests that is definitely the
The challenges associated with vetting carriers are widely recognized in today’s supply chain/logistics industry. But the issue became all the more urgent on Thursday, May
Last week U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that issuing of refunds for IEEPA tariffs are expected to begin on May 11. That announcement was
Bestway International’s director of finance came to the company in August 2025 with a diversity of experiences that few could match. It might be a
Our team can clean up pretty nice when we want to, and we especially want to when it’s for a really good cause. That was the case on the evening
By Jay Devers It’s one thing for a leader to have company values in his mind. It’s another thing to make them both visible and active – and it’s astonishing
Freight forwarders operate on a global scale, which means it’s critical to have strong partnerships around the world with other freight forwarders who can partner as needed to fulfill client
Since our last update on the tariff picture we have seen two significant developments that warrant another report on the issue. One has to do with tariff refunds, which is
By Riley Wiles It was something Bestway’s leadership realized a few years ago as we took a good look at our team: We had never had a stronger collection of
One day in February, the Bestway accounts team said to a particular client: Where can we serve you better? The insight gained in that meeting was so valuable. The team
Marketing and chemistry may not be the most familiar combination for a college degree, but Kelli Adkins was industrious when she graduated from Northwest Missouri State University – turning what
Given the changing nature of tariff policy in the United States, Bestway is understandably asked a great many questions by clients and others in the industry about what is happening
Hope House offers those in the Kansas City area exactly what the name suggests – the hope of a safe refuge for those impacted by domestic violence, as well as
Veterinary medicine needs to be temperature-controlled, which is no problem if it’s being transported across land in a reefer truck. It’s usually not a problem even with international air freight,
The gold standard in best practices for handling pharmaceutical and medical products comes as part of a European Union-backed certification known as Good Distribution Practice. Bestway is currently in the
When one company buys another, it often means some of the employees will have to move on to other opportunities. That can be a blessing, though, and it was every
With his recent promotion to Import Operations Team Lead, Lance Jones recognizes how much hard work and perseverance have done for both him and his clients since he joined Bestway
The U.S.-Mexico border is one of the busiest in the world for freight shipping, with more than 35,000 trucks crossing the border most days – and more than $600 billion
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 grants the president wide authority to impose tariffs in situations where he perceives national security to be an issue. Over the
By Jay Devers As we say hello to 2026, I’m sure you’ve noticed it too: You can hardly find a conversation about supply chain – or just about any other
The Bestway International team has always understood: There is no telling when they might get called into action, and you’ve got to be ready at all times. That reality manifested
Coming Full-Circle To Where People Matter Most Coming to work at Bestway International is coming home for Rick Belk – the ideal bow on the package that’s been his career.
The mission of Literacy KC is, and has been for 40 years, to help a wide variety of people master English in order to help complete their educational paths and
The freight industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technology. These innovations are not just improving operational
