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Driving change: Shaping Sustainable Supply Chain Logistics

Environmental sustainability is a prevailing issue that’s being tackled in a variety of ways to reduce the environmental impact of supply chain logistics operations. Efforts are being made to reduce CO2 emissions, energy consumption and waste, boost recycling and reuse products and packaging.

Mastering Temperature-Controlled Logistics With ASF Global

Learn the details of temperature-controlled logistics and how our specialized reefer services are revolutionizing the way temperature-sensitive goods are shipped.

Global Logistics Essentials: What to Know Before You Source, Import, or Export

Global logistics can certainly be challenging. However, the right partner can drastically simplify the process.

28 Years of Partnership

From the desk of ASF President, Phillip Ousley: How do you value partnership?

Human Centric Logistics: Pioneering a Distinct Global Offering

Discover how customer experience became a business imperative amid changing markets and evolving consumer expectations, shaping innovative strategies for success.

Minimizing Disruption and the Role of a Freight Forwarder

Freight rate volatility has a major impact on the shipping industry. Learn more about understanding the market and mitigating supply chain issues with ASF.

The Smart Move: Why Your Freight Forwarder Should Handle Your Trucking Needs

In this blog post, we'll explore the compelling reasons why importers should make this strategic shift and why those not taking advantage of this are losing out.

The North American medical supply chain – should we consider Reshoring?

Explore the medical supply chain's history, current status, and future with ASF's expert insights. Discover steps toward a resilient healthcare supply chain in our blog.

What Is Nearshoring: Unlocking Opportunities for Manufacturing in the Americas

Learn more about nearshoring, a strategy that optimizes supply chains and enhances operational efficiency for a variety of United States manufacturers.

What Does the West Coast Labor Dispute Mean For My Freight?

How does the West Coast Labor Dispute affect the supply chain? Understand current and future market trends & stay proactive with expert freight forwarding.

Navigating 2023 Ocean Freight Rates

Navigating the 2023 ocean freight market & ocean freight rate contracts is a challenge. Learn more about the current trends & rely on ASF's market expertise.

Where in the world are flexitanks most often found?

Learn about how our exclusive Flexitank offering can fit your bulk liquid shipping needs with a global reach in markets like Asia, Europe, & North/South America.

What types of companies benefit from flexitanks?

The ideal solution for any company needing to transport non-hazardous liquids, Flexitanks can ship anything from wine to chemicals, oils, medications, & more.

Flexitanks – Why it’s the sustainable choice

Read about how ASF Flexitanks are the most cost-effective, convenient, & sustainable supply chain solution for transporting large quantities of liquids.

What is moved in flexitanks?

Are Flexitanks right for your shipping needs? Learn about the most common industry applications & the different types of bulk liquids moved in Flexitanks.

Why you need an intelligent, reliable partner to power your Flexitank logistics

Special cargo requires specialized care making an experienced & reliable logistics team a must-have to ensure safe transit of your bulk liquid transportation.

Flexitanks with ASF - your supercharged Bulk Liquid Transportation solution

Learn more about Flexitank shipping solutions, the best way to transport non-hazardous bulk liquids, such as food-grade liquids, wine, oil, chemicals, & more.

28 Years of Partnership

From the desk of ASF President, Phillip Ousley
Read more

The Smart Move: Why Your Freight Forwarder Should Handle Your Trucking Needs

In this blog post, we'll explore the compelling reasons why importers should make this strategic shift and why those not taking advantage of this are losing out.
Read more

Driving change: Shaping Sustainable Supply Chain Logistics

Environmental sustainability is a prevailing issue that’s being tackled in a variety of ways to reduce the environmental impact of supply chain logistics operations. Efforts are being made to reduce CO2 emissions, energy consumption and waste, boost recycling and reuse products and packaging.
Read more

Mastering Temperature-Controlled Logistics With ASF Global

The world of logistics is complex and ever-changing, more so when it involves maintaining a specific ambient temperature for goods during transportation. That's what temperature-controlled logistics is all about - the process of ensuring the integrity, quality, and safety of temperature-sensitive goods throughout the supply chain.
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Global Logistics Essentials: What to Know Before You Source, Import, or Export

Global logistics can certainly be challenging. However, the right partner can drastically simplify the process.
Read more

Why you need an intelligent, reliable partner to power your Flexitank logistics

Like all special cargo – from reefer to OOG, project to open tops, and all others – special cargo requires specialized care. Specialized care comes from having deep expertise, years of hands-on experience, and a proven network of partners.
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Flexitanks with ASF - your supercharged Bulk Liquid Transportation solution

Flexi-tank, or flexitank, is one of the more unique solutions in the container shipping industry, regardless of how you spell it.
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Where in the world are flexitanks most often found?

Your bulk liquids can reach any corner of the world with ASF via our exclusive flexitank offering, depending on your needs and the type of liquid you are shipping. There are some regions where flexitanks are particularly popular:
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Flexitanks – Why it’s the sustainable choice

Designed for the transportation of liquids, typically food-grade fluids or non-hazardous chemicals, a flexitank makes shipping bulk liquids in a standard shipping container possible.
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Navigating 2023 Ocean Freight Rates

In 2023, there seems to be a great deal of confusion surrounding the best model for ocean freight rate contracts. While some confusion is relatively normal, these discussions are usually easy to navigate based on specific client needs.
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What Does the West Coast Labor Dispute Mean For My Freight?

West Coast ports shut down as union workers ‘no show’ after breakdown in wage negotiations. What does that mean for your freight?
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What is moved in flexitanks?

Flexitanks are commonly used to transport non-hazardous liquids, such as food-grade, industrial, and non-hazardous chemicals. The most common types of liquids moved in flexitanks include:
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Minimizing Disruption and the Role of a Freight Forwarder

Freight rate volatility has a major impact on the shipping industry. Learn more about understanding the market and mitigating supply chain issues with ASF.
Read more

The North American medical supply chain – should we consider Reshoring?

Learn more about the past, present, and future state of the medical supply chain market. ASF offers expert insights and steps towards a more resilient healthcare supply chain. In this blog post, we dive into how we got here and how we navigate out.
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What Is Nearshoring: Unlocking Opportunities for Manufacturing in the Americas

As the global manufacturing landscape continues to evolve, businesses are exploring new strategies to optimize their supply chains and enhance operational efficiency. Nearshoring and reshoring have emerged as game-changing approaches, enabling companies to bring production closer to their home markets. In this blog post, we will delve into the concepts of nearshoring and reshoring, their impact on the freight forwarding industry, and the advantages they offer to businesses seeking to streamline their operations.
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What types of companies benefit from flexitanks?

Typically used by companies transporting non-hazardous, flexitanks allow global shippers to move liquid bulk cargo in ocean containers. Some of the industries that commonly require the use of flexitanks include:
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Human Centric Logistics: Pioneering a Distinct Global Offering

The concept of customer experience as a business imperative gained importance over the last few decades as markets became more competitive and customer expectations evolved. Consumers and buyers’ behaviors have shifted dramatically as a result of technological advancements and globalization. This has led organizations to compete in the market in dramatically different ways to drive success.
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