Industry Insights

Is your freight forwarder a vendor or a partner?

By Jefferson Clay Director of global sales Cargo Services Manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other Hoosier industry leaders know moving goods around the world to ensure supply chains are managed to budget while still having peace of mind on transport and timing can be...

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New modes for Midwest cargo imports bode well for companies

By Susan Trautman Moving freight to and from the landlocked Midwest can be a challenge with major ports being thousands of miles away. There is hope. Between the Panama Canal widening project completing in June and the Indianapolis Rail Ramp working out its kinks over...

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Panama Canal expansion impact

The $5.3 billon Panama Canal expansion project is expected to be completed early next year, slated to open in April. Adding a third set of locks will make an enormous impact. After the expansion vessels will be able to transit through the Canal, with up to 13,000 TEUs...

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Export Compliance is Critical to Your Cash-Flow

by Will Batton, owner Cargo Services Inc.  Recent global events remind us all how important security measures implemented by the U.S. government and related entities truly are when it comes to global shipping and travel. Sanctions have been imposed on Russia by...

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U.S. import company resources online

Since 9-11 the import landscape has been in a continuous state of flux. U.S. import company leaders must keep up with rules and regulations. The enormous responsibility of U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection has become even greater as these professionals work to keep...

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Incoterms-A summary for clients import and export companies

Incoterms® are terms us professionals working in the international shipping industry and import and export companies use as part of our jargon every day. The idea of international shipping terms was conceived in 1921 with the first set of rules implemented in 1936...

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Indiana’s RV Industry: Long-term import advice

Cargo Services Jefferson Clay, director of business development, is featured as today's Inside Indiana Business Perspectives professional. He shares great advice for Indiana's RV manufacturers, who are having parts produced overseas and imported to the United...

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RV Cost Control tips for a dynamic market

Cargo Services Jefferson Clay's insights are featured in the RV Daily Report. Clay works with clients in northern Indiana and southwestern lower Michigan. Many of his customers work in the RV industry. Professionals in this industry have shifted their supply chain...

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Cargo Services Inc. Steve Fugate named IBJ CFO of the Year

Steve Fugate, Cargo Services Inc, CFO, is recognized in this week's Indianapolis Business Journal as one of three top CFO's in Indianapolis. The IBJ article recognizes Steve and his achievements. Congratulations to Steve from all of us at Cargo Services. Read...

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Colts sponsorship has surprising ROI

Cargo Services Inc. CFO Steve Fugate says the company's Colts sponsorship, which includes a title sponsorship of Books for Youth, has a surprising ROI attached. He recently shared his perspective in this Inside Indiana Business article. READ MORE HERE

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Indiana’s hardwood industry and its economic impact

Did you know Indiana's hardwood industry has a significant economic impact on the state's economics? Cargo Service John Rowe was featured as a contributing writer in last week's Inside Indiana Business newsletter. Click here to learn more. Our thanks to...

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