GCA is closely monitoring this situation across the U.S. Local restrictions and curfews in certain areas across the country may cause unavoidable service delays. The contingency has affected carriers´ dynamic drastically. Not only LTL shipments but also FTL services. Carriers are experiencing limitations as the amount of available drivers and trucks has decreased. The LTL Carriers´ terminals have reduced their…
As lockdown restriction lifts everywhere and businesses’ are starting to open their doors, we want to let you know that we continue working to maintain the best reliable service and bring you convenient options for your shipping needs. We hope that you, your family and everyone in your company are staying safe during this challenging time. To ensure the safety…
“Artificial intelligence and automation are both becoming more and more important when it comes to e-commerce,” said Alex Timlin, senior vice president, verticals, Emarsys. “Brands online need to understand who their customers are to sell more effectively to those customers. But as more and more customers shift online through COVID-19, the harder it becomes for brands to make sense of the bucket…
GCA is committed to you! By being part of the supply chain our commitment with our customers is to continue fully operational. Our Miami warehouse is receiving and dispatching goods, and our operations team including our small packages team is ready to help you with your urgent shipping needs by providing accurate shipment status and efficient replies. We believe that…
DHL, FedEx and UPS Updates After communicating last week that DHL set a surcharge for every package, the courier company informed this week that they removed the extra costs for the Americas and Europe region. The surcharges applies ONLY for shipments with an origin of China and Hong Kong beginning on April 8th. The volatility of the times impact decision-making, reason why DHL…
Dear Valued Customer, As we continue to monitor recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) extremely closely, we are placing strict measures to protect everyone from the Covid-19. Our team has transitioned to working remotely to reduce exposure to Covid19. We are committed with you and we are adapting to this changing situation on a daily basis. This should not…
“Shipping companies that carry goods from China to the rest of the world say they are reducing the number of seaborne vessels, as measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus crimp demand for their services and threaten to disrupt global supply chains.” To ready full article, click on the link below https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/05/business/shipping-coronavirus-impact/index.html
Visit GCA’s desk at the WCA booth J044, we would love to see you there, at Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 17-19.
After more than a year and a half, President Trump signed a partial agreement with China. This might be a beginning to reestablish relationship between both countries, and improve exports and imports between both countries. Read full articles here. BBC LRN Miami South Florida
FedEx Express has announced a new route between Miami, FL and Bogotá, Colombia at very competitive rates. This service is an airport to airport option. Flights are Monday – Saturday. For additional information, contact us at 786-507-0462