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The Importance of Managing Early Return Dates (ERDs) in Export Logistics

The Importance of Managing Early Return Dates (ERDs) in Export Logistics

Discover how managing Early Return Dates (ERDs) effectively can save exporters time and money. Learn strategies to navig...

Early Return Date (ERD) Nightmares: What Exporters Need to Know in 2025

Early Return Date (ERD) Nightmares: What Exporters Need to Know in 2025

Learn why Early Return Dates (ERDs) are critical for exporters and how to manage ERD challenges to save time and avoid f...

The Exporter's Daily Struggle: High Stress and the Fear of Costly Mistakes

The Exporter's Daily Struggle: High Stress and the Fear of Costly Mistakes

Explore how exporters face daily challenges in operations, from tracking schedules to handling delays, and how data-driv...

New Research:  Agricultural Exporters Hamstrung and Losing Money due to Changes to “Earliest Return Dates” by Ocean Shipping Carriers

New Research:  Agricultural Exporters Hamstrung and Losing Money due to Changes to “Earliest Return Dates” by Ocean Shipping Carriers

A new research report shows that ocean carriers’ uncommunicated changes to “Earliest Return Date” are hitting bottom li...