Six tips to get that promotion!
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Asking for a promotion can be a daunting task in any employment market. Quantifying our strengths and successes can be overwhelming as we determine what leverage we have to back […]
Shortage of warehouse workers drives up salaries
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While e-commerce continues to grow at an exponential rate, retail and logistics companies are opening warehouses at a record pace in an attempt to meet the growing demand. Orders need […]
Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference 2017 and the outlook for contract rates.
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BCS Placement is always excited to attend the TPM Conference and discuss the future rates and services as the economy and industry recovers. Import numbers are improving and the forecast […]
Logistics jobs can help offset manufacturing losses
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While the U.S. has suffered greatly over the loss of manufacturing jobs, especially in the Midwest, some of those job losses are offset by the growth seen across the logistics […]
US Trucking Employment Reaches 10 Year High
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According to data tracked by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, peak season demand over the holidays helped push U.S. for-hire trucking employment to a ten year high this December. […]
Workers to strike at O’Hare Int’l Airport
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Tomorrow morning, non-union workers at O’Hare International Airport are expected to strike in protest of low wages and a lack of collective bargaining rights, deliberately scheduling their stoppage after the […]
Airfreight growth slows along with consumer confidence
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The Airports Council International (ACI) reported that air cargo tonnage is flat for the start of 2016, rising only 0.6% in May, over May 2015, though passenger traffic was up […]
Amazon Dives Deeper into Freight Forwarding
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In an effort to reduce shipping costs globally, Amazon.com Inc. is entering the freight forwarding business. After registering with the Federal Maritime Commission to arrange ocean cargo in November 2015 […]
Logistics Mergers Add Value In Current Market
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According to the Wall Street Journal, several logistics companies are looking for mergers and buyers as a slow shipping season continues. As BDP International and Pilot Freight Services are both […]
Forwarders Need Experience and Understanding
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When choosing a freight forwarder, global companies are encouraged to look deeper into which intermediary will best suit their needs. One of the most crucial factors, though often overlooked, is […]