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What will the world look like after the pandemic has passed? It’s hard to determine how COVID-19 has changed us and what “normal” will look like once quarantines and lockdowns are over. In this atmosphere of uncertainty, making big decisions like starting a new business may feel exceptionally daunting. Long-time entrepreneurs have been forced to make changes and grapple with unexpected challenges. New company owners entering the field will have to deal with these same issues — on top of the strain of learning the ropes. This doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to start a business, however. You just have to do so with the needs of an evolving market in mind.

Freight forwarding services are among the most essential part of any supply chain and ensures everything from raw materials to finished products get where they need to be regardless of where they're manufactured. Freight forwarders are the intermediary between businesses domestically and globally and experienced freight forwarders know how how to mitigate the effects of unforeseen problems while ensuring all applicable customs, declarations, and local regulations are adhered to.

In the past year and a half the logistics & supply chain industry has seen a dramatic impact on the global supply chain. Early on we witnessed toilet paper & cleaning shortages first which have transformed today into other shortages from cardboard, computer chips & lumber. While this past year has brought an increased risk of inflation it's also dramatically increased the opportunities and wages in the industry as driver shortages and the need for warehouse & skilled manufacturing labor has risen dramatically. In this episode of Logical Logistics, we explore some of the current changes in the industry and look at the expanding opportunities for young people.

Importing from China is a very popular option for many businesses big and small. However, you do not want to rush into something as complex as the process of international shipping! In this article, we will explain the basics of international shipping to China, how to find the best suppliers from China, and explain contracts for international shipping from China.