Yearly Archives: 2014
Happy Holidays From MTS Logistics!
Sedat Saka - 0
Dear Friends, Colleagues, Readers, Customers and Business partners,
Happy Holidays!
As we approach the end of 2014, we say farewell to another year and welcome 2015....
Could Augmented Reality Be the Next Big Thing in the Logistics Industry?
Driverless trucks and completely automated warehousing systems may seem like futuristic gimmicks, but some technological advances that don’t involve robots and flying cars could...
Last Minute Christmas Shopping
It's the last weekend before Christmas and you've left the Christmas shopping till now. You are not alone! Whatever the reason for your lack...
The Federal Maritime Commission
We in the shipper industry have heard of the FMC at one time or another. The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is an...
How I loved and Hated Photography
Most people have hobbies which are much different than the work they do to earn a living. Photography is certainly one of the more...
KPIs for Customer Service
What is MTS Logistics "KPI" for operations? I was recently asked this question at the first meeting I had with a CEO of a...
Why do people think cooking is hard?
We now live in a generation where food is transforming and becoming more globally accessible. So if that is the case, why is cooking...
Project Cargo Transportation
Today I would like to talk about one of the areas that we at MTS Logistics are experts in: Project Cargo Transportation. Project shipments...
Home Home Tiny Home!
In New York City, one of the greatest struggles of everyday life is the cost of rent. Spaces are getting smaller while rent is...
Important Questions To Ask US Customs Before Importing
Onur Akarca - 0
What you should know before importing goods into the United States ? If you are new in importing I am sure you have many...
Chocopolypse
Winter is right around the corner, some say it hasn’t arrived yet, but after the polar vortex stationed over the North East this week.
Port Congestion Surcharge
If you are frustrated by the announcement of the steamshiplines’ Port Congestion Surcharge on November 14, 2014 with implementation date of November 17,2014, you...
How to Ship Reefer Cargo
As a person who has been in shipping business close to 15 years, I am amazed with the fact that how the perishable commodities...
Important Announcement: Implementation of Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS)
Please be advised that carriers will charge a Port Congestion Surcharge to all U.S. & Mexico destined shipments received by the carrier or its...
Unraveling the Mystery at Death Valley
Ziaul Haque - 0
Death Valley National Park in California is home to a mysterious place called the “racetrack playa”. It is a three square miles dry lakebed...
How to Choose the Right Warehouse for your Shipments?
Warehousing services is one of the main step that may need to be involve for your operations as dealing with the international shipments if...
Los Angeles Port Congestion: Get In Line
During one of my regular trip to Los Angeles last week, I had the chance to observe firsthand the grim situation of the LA...
Sourcing from China
For any business that involves importing finished or semi finished products from China, there are 3 main factors to consider. Price, quality and delivery...
The World Loves Soccer, What About USA?
Soccer or Football as it is commonly known, is the most popular sport in the world, so why does the United States of America,...
Is 3D Printing the End of Importing & Shipping As We Know It?
Rojda Akdag - 0
3D Printing seems to be the new hot topic in the news recently. First, I read an article about a company that managed to...
Wondering About Your Health? Take a Look at Your Feet
We depend on them every day and most of the time they are hidden away, but often, we take our feet for granted unless...
Misdeclared Containers: A Problem For Dock Workers, Truckers and Shipping Lines
Ethan Huang - 1
Misdeclared Overweight containers can have a serious impact on the shipping industry, causing problems far beyond just being too heavy. Approximately 20% of containers...
Credit Cards: Enticing and Misleading
Mary Huang - 1
There are claims that credit card companies take advantage of young consumers but first it must be understood how credit card companies make money....
Reusing the Products
Emre Reyhan - 0
In the recent years, increasing awareness of environmental protection and the concept of sustainable development is changing the company’s perspective on environmental issues significantly....
Spook-tacular Halloween!
Sandy Weng - 0
With Halloween right around the corner, everyone is getting ready for fright-tastic events. It isn’t just a holiday enjoyable for kids; it is a...
