Sustainability and efficiency are inextricably linked to effective supply chain management and logistics planning. Companies increasingly recognize the importance of adopting environmentally friendly practices to reduce their carbon footprint and meet the growing demand for sustainable service and support. Bestway International offers innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and promote supply chain sustainability while delivering unparalleled […]

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced new revisions to Section 301 tariffs, marking a public shift in trade policy with China. These changes, rolling out over the next few years, will majorly impact various industries, especially those involved in international trade and logistics. Understanding Section 301 Tariffs Initially, Section 301 tariffs were implemented to […]

Intricate customs regulations guard each country’s gateway, requiring adept customs brokerage services. As the global trade landscape becomes increasingly complex, businesses seek reliable customs solutions to navigate these waters smoothly. Here, Bestway’s expertise in customs brokerage emerges as a beacon of guidance and reliability, ensuring that your shipments comply with all legal requirements and reach […]

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed about changes that impact your cargo, we want to draw your attention to the upcoming transformation in Canadian Customs processes with the introduction of CARM (Canada Border Services Agency Assessment and Revenue Management). CARM is a groundbreaking initiative by the CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) designed […]

The ongoing Canadian west coast port strike, currently in its 10th day, is becoming increasingly critical. As ocean carriers scramble to adapt, modifications to their operations are already under way. At Bestway Logistics, we stand by our commitment to ensure the smooth transit of our customers’ goods. As the situation unfolds, we’re keeping a close […]

The showdown between ocean carriers and the FMC continues this month as the agency takes a closer look at MSC, the largest container line in the world. After the pandemic disruption, the FMC has initiated several investigations into carriers for excessive fees, incorrectly applied fines, and reports that carriers refused returned equipment due to space […]

The best case scenario of an uptick in demand due after the Lunar New Year is fast dissolving as analysts turn expectations to a slower recovery while inflation and falling consumer demand continue to throw the brakes on the economy. While carriers planned for annual blanked sailings during the two-week Spring Festival, there are dozens […]

China’s economic slowdown has had a significant and far-reaching impact on the global supply chain. The competitive advantages that elevated Chinese industries are systematically deteriorating, at different rates, resulting in decreased demand for Chinese goods. Supply chains relying heavily on China’s products are scrambling to find alternative production sources and suppliers. In response to this […]

The FMC has received a response from Wan Hai, the Taiwanese carrier denying the illegality of the detention and demurrage charges applied to twenty-one containers. The issue arises from an FMC investigation that is looking into the way charges are applied and if there are mitigating circumstances that precluded a prompt pick-up. Demurrage and detention […]

Los Angeles and Long Beach, California are getting bogged down with millions of containers the focus has been honed onto their issue to get the congestion cleared out so things can run more smoothly. However, in this process, other ports such as Savannah, New York, and New Jersey, are all experiencing congestion of their own with little […]

As e-commerce continues to grow exponentially, retail importers are finding more products to offer in their stores and shops. This expansion has led many retailers to reach out for guidance and advice on how to import new products and research them appropriately to avoid the customs pitfalls that can happen if incorrect information is submitted […]

A container collapse on a vessel isn’t a new phenomenon, instead, they’re considered a cost of doing business on the ocean market. Weather issues, Acts of God, cargo not what it is tendered as therefore wrongly manifested and other troubles can hit in moments during a voyage. Consider that these ships cross oceans hundreds of […]