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The Future of Freight Forwarding: Trends to Watch in 2025
Freight forwarding plays a critical role in supply chains and global trade as a whole, and with 2025 now upon us, a number of political and economic changes may bring...
The Top Challenges in International Air Export and How to Overcome Them
When it comes to international air exports, shippers face a number of complexities and disruptions. While many are unpredictable and out of shippers’ control, planning for the unexpected and having...
Medical Equipment Delivery: 5 Things to Look for When Searching for a Logistics Partner
When it comes to white glove deliveries, not all logistics providers are created equal. This is especially true when it comes to the delivery of medical equipment, as both the...
Overflow Warehousing: A Strategic Solution for Handling Excess Inventory
Overflow warehousing allows companies to quickly adapt to shifts in demand without committing to long-term storage. When companies properly use overflow warehousing, they’re better positioned to meet customer expectations.
How LCL Shipping Minimizes Risk and Boosts Efficiency in International Trade
By consolidating multiple smaller shipments into one container, LCL shipping allows businesses to stay agile, minimize financial exposure, and respond to fluctuating market demands without overcommitting resources.
How Nearshoring in Mexico is Changing the Game for U.S. Shippers
The global supply chain is rapidly shifting, driven by geopolitical tensions, rising tensions, and a steady stream of disruptions that started during the pandemic (but that shows no signs of...
How Real-Time Inventory Management Elevates the Customer Experience
How companies are using real-time inventory management in their warehouses and DCs to meet customer expectations and keep them coming back to place more orders. Real-time inventory management not only...
5 Things You Should Ask Before Contracting a Mexico Freight Forwarder
Shipping in and out of Mexico is growing more complex each year. Many shippers are avoiding the country altogether rather than familiarizing themselves with the regulations and taking care of...
Beyond the Box: Three Effective Distribution Strategies for Ugly Freight
As consumers become more comfortable ordering big and bulky items online, e-commerce shippers find they may need a new distribution strategy. Also known as Ugly Freight, these items come in...
Mastering Logistics: A Deep Dive into EFW’s Asia Consolidation Program
Shipping less-than-container load (LCL) quantities of freight inbound from Asia to the US and Europe is costly, but EFW’s Asia Consolidation Program resolves the financial, logistical and compliance challenges that...
Turning Ugly Freight into a Seamless Journey: How Technology Transforms Logistics
Every company has some sort of Ugly Freight. That doesn’t mean it’s unattractive. Ugly Freight doesn’t fit the mold of other products in the standard transportation network. It may be...
Estes Forwarding Worldwide Successfully Completes Acquisition of Superior Brokerage Services, Strengthening Global Capabilities
Acquisition doubles EFW’s revenue and warehouse capacity, and solidifies its presence in international markets, particularly in Asia. RICHMOND, Va. (November 4, 2023) – Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW), a premier domestic...
Estes Forwarding Worldwide Announces Plan to Acquire Superior Brokerage Services, Expanding Capabilities in International – Domestic – Warehousing
The acquisition will double EFW’s revenue and expand global reach to point-of-origin markets in Asia and around the world RICHMOND, Va. (September 14, 2023) – Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW), one...
Marketing and event professionals know that when it comes to your annual event budget, shipping and material handling costs can be one of the biggest expenses of the year. Whether...
Advanced Warehouse vs Direct to Show: Pros & Cons of Each
The decision to ship direct to show site or to the advance warehouse is a common struggle for exhibitors as they work to plan the logistics of their exhibit materials....
9 Ways Exhibitors Can Cut Drayage Costs And Improve Event ROI
At the heart of every trade show are its exhibitors. Visitors come from around the country and sometimes across the world to attend large events, exhibitions, and trade shows featuring...
Understanding Scale Tickets in Trade Show Shipping
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Budget By Ernie Magalotti, Sr. VP, EFW Tradeshow I have been in the trade show industry for over 25 years. It still surprises...
Potential Disruptions to the Transportation Industry Poised to Impact Trade Shows Nationwide
Ongoing labor negotiations between United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Teamsters union are reaching a key milestone on July 31, with a nationwide labor strike a potential outcome. In addition,...
Estes Forwarding Worldwide Has Launched a New Online Payment Platform
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) has launched a new digital payment platform designed to provide our customers with the ability to view, search, and pay invoices online. The platform is powered...
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) Acquires Legacy Logistics, Creating a Best in Class Trade Show and Exhibit Services Offering
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW), a leading United States domestic and international freight forwarder specializing in custom logistics and warehousing solutions, announced the acquisition of Legacy Logistics, expanding EFW’s capabilities to...
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) Announces New Collaboration with project44
Launching “Get It There Faster 2.0,” an Enhanced Version of EFW’s Rating API that Delivers Real-Time, Expedited Options for LTL Shippers Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW), a leading United States domestic...
EFW Warehousing Adds Significant New Capacity with Q1 Expansions in Harrisburg, PA; Savannah, GA; and Greensboro, NC Markets, Adding Over 1 Million Square Feet in the Past 12 Months, Bringing the Company’s Directly Managed Warehouse Space to Over 3.5 Million Square Feet
Estes Forwarding Worldwide, a leading United States domestic and international freight forwarder specializing in custom logistics and warehousing solutions, recently added over 1 million additional square feet to its EFW...
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) Joins IHRSA to Better Support Global Health & Fitness Association Members
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is excited to announce its Industry Supplier Membership in IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association. Founded in 1981, IHRSA is a global health and...
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) Announces “Get It There Faster,” an Automated Technology Solution that Delivers Real-Time, Expedited Solutions for LTL Shippers
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW), a leading United States domestic and international freight forwarder specializing in custom logistics and warehousing solutions, announces the launch of “Get It There Faster,” an automated...
