FOB stands for "freight on board." The term is used to describe the point in a transaction where a product being shipped becomes the property of the buyer. In an FOB Origin shipping arrangement, the ...

In a sign that the supply chain crisis that’s marred the latter half of the pandemic may finally be on the wane, freight rates have declined for the first time this year. You might take this as your ...

Cost inflation triggers like U.S. fees on China-built ships, tariff fallout and capacity cuts could potentially prop up rates ...

Managing a hospital or health system’s transportation costs is a complex task that requires proactive planning and ongoing monitoring to maximize savings and control costs. Phoenix-based Banner Health ...

If you've ever set foot inside one of Harbor Freight's many brick and mortar stores, you know the family-owned retail company likely has a tool in stock for any job you might encounter at home or on ...

Facing ongoing pressure to reduce costs, hospitals and health systems are looking more closely at their supply chains as a source of significant, additional savings. An often-overlooked cost that ...

To help you understand what's going on with the global supply chain and what we expect to happen in the future, our highly-experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of the latest ...

Global maritime trade is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty, the UN trade and ...

(Bloomberg) — The skyrocketing price of shipping goods across the globe may hit your pocketbook sooner than you think — from that cup of coffee you get each morning to the toys you were thinking of ...